Awards For Excellence in Science and Technology Reporting

Region :Sub-Saharan Africa
Topic :Fellowships and Awards, Science

By I-JNET
All journalists and freelancers in Africa with relevant work published or broadcast between January 1 and December 8 are eligible to apply for the “2006 Siemens Profile Awards for Journalistic Excellence in the fields of Science and Technology”. Application deadline: December 8.
Siemens Southern Africa is sponsoring the awards, which aim to develop, nurture and advance quality science and technology reporting by encouraging journalists to explain complex issues to their target audience.
Journalists can submit their work to ten different categories including business solutions, communications, energy, industrial solutions in the manufacturing industry, medial solutions, research and development, technology policy and investment, transportation and corporate responsibility.
Submissions should display adequate research, a strong grasp of the subject matter, and a high level of analytical ability.
Prizes include cash and business equipment. The grand prize winner will also receive an all- expenses paid overseas trip. All prize nominees will be invited to an award ceremony in March.
For more information or to apply, email Program Administrator Kim Ferreira at kim@fcbredline.co.za, or visit http://www.profileawards.co.za/.