The 2010 EUROPEAN UNION - QANTAS JOURNALIST AWARD

in association with the

National Press Club

Applications are being sought for the 2010 European Union 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.  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 April 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 www.delaus.ec.europa.eu/EUQJA.htm Applications close by cob 30 April 2010.

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

The EU will assist the journalist in formulating a suitable program of 15 working days that must be undertaken by the end of March 2011. The Award also 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   

Email: marketing@npc.org.au

Enquiries : Roger Camilleri
Delegation of the European Union, Canberra
T: (02) 6271 2744; E - mail : roger.camilleri@eeas.europa.eu

list of EUQJA winners 1992 - 2009