Deadline: 31 May 2011
Nominations for the second OPEC Award for Journalism are now on. Interested journalists, analysts and media organizations are invited to nominate candidates for this Award, which will be presented in Vienna, Austria, in June 2012.
Objective of the Award
The OPEC Award for Journalism honours journalists, analysts and Organizations that have devoted their careers to objective, balanced reporting on - and analysis of - the oil market. Such work would have contributed to a greater understanding of the workings of the global oil market over a significant period.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all print and broadcast journalists and analysts (including those from OPEC Member Countries) that have reported on - and analysed - the industry for more than ten years.
Nominations
Completed nomination forms - together with five samples of work previously published or broadcast (CDs/DVDs) covering the required time-frame - should be emailed to prid@opec.org or posted to:
The Chairman
The OPEC Award for Journalism
c/o Public Relations and Information Department
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Helferstorferstrasse 17
A-1010 Vienna, Austria
All material should be received by Tuesday, 31 May 2011. Eligible candidates may nominate themselves, while third-party nominations are also permitted.
Winner
All entries will be judged by a panel of academics, journalists and oil industry experts. The winner will receive a plaque and a cheque of 5,000 Euros which will be donated on his/her behalf to any institution or charity of his/her choice.
Presentation of the Award
The OPEC Award for Journalism will be presented at the close of the Fifth OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria, on 13–14 June 2012.
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Contact Information:
For inquiries: prid@opec.org
For submissions: prid@opec.org
Website: http://www.opec.org