Journalist Award

The 2011 EUROPEAN UNION - QANTAS JOURNALIST AWARD

in association with the

National Press Club

APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 AWARD NOW CLOSED

Applications are being sought for the 2011 European Union Qantas Journalist Award. The Award is open to an Australian journalist of not less than three years experience in the print or electronic media, who can satisfy the selection panel that he or she would benefit from a working visit to EU institutions and up to three Member States.  Preference will be given to applicants in a position to increase Australian understanding of EU affairs by having material published or broadcast.  Journalists must have their employer's written support and recommendation as well as confirmation they will be free to take up the program. Previous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Selection will be based primarily on the journalist's proposal outlining an issue or issues of European integration to be pursued during the visit. Originality and innovation in the development of themes will be valued highly, as will their appropriateness for the target audience in Australia . The selection panel will also take into account three examples of the applicant's work published or broadcast in the previous 12 months.

There is no application form per se but candidates are urged to read the application guidelines www.delaus.ec.europa.eu/EUQJA.htm Applications close by cob 6 May 2011.

The EU will assist the journalist in formulating a suitable program of 15 working days that must be undertaken by the end of 2011. The Award also provides for reasonable accommodation costs and a living allowance. Business class travel to and from Europe is courtesy of Qantas Airways and arranged by Travel Makers of Canberra.

Three copies of the application, a CV and all materials, including dvd/audio tapes are essential. Applications may be emailed or posted to:

The Awards Coordinator
National Press Club
PO Box 6184
Kingston ACT 2604
Email: marketing@npc.org.au

Enquiries : Jan Skorich, Delegation of the European Union, Canberra
T: (02) 6271 2747; E - mail : jan.skorich@eeas.europa.eu

media release 2011

Information about the Award

The Award is open to an Australian journalist of not less than three years experience in the print or electronic media, who can satisfy the selection panel that he or she would benefit from a working visit to EU institutions and up to three Member States.  Preference will be given to applicants in a position to increase Australian understanding of EU affairs by having material published or broadcast.  Employees of media organisations must have their employer's written support and recommendation as well as confirmation they will be free to take up the program by end 2011. Previous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Selection will be based primarily on the journalist's proposal outlining an issue or issues on European integration to be pursued during the visit. Originality and innovation in the development of themes will be valued highly, as will their appropriateness for the target audience in Australia . The selection panel will also take into account three examples of the applicant's work published or broadcast in the previous 12 months.

There is no application form per se, but candidates are urged to read the application guidelines

Applications closed on 6 May.

Three copies of the application and all materials, including dvd/ video/audio tapes and CV, are essential.

The EU will assist the journalist in formulating a suitable program of up to 21 days that must be undertaken by the end of 2011. The Award provides reasonable accommodation costs and a living allowance. Business class travel to and from Europe is courtesy of Qantas Airways and arranged by Travel Makers of Canberra.

Applications should be forwarded to:

The Awards Coordinator
National Press Club
PO Box 6184

Kingston ACT 2604   

List of Winners 1992 - 2011

Guidelines for the Award