CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2009 Awards

Eben Greyling, CEO MultiChoice Africa; Hopewell Rugoho-Chin'ono (CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year 2008); His Excellency J. A. Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana and Tony Maddox, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of CNN International

CNN founded the African Journalist Awards in 1995 and since that time the competition has grown to be the most prestigious and respected Award for journalists across the African Continent.

The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards aim to reinforce the importance of the journalists’ role in Africa’s development and to reward and recognise journalistic talent across all media disciplines.

To enter the competition, the journalist must be an African national and work on the continent for African owned, or headquartered, media organisations that produce a printed publication or broadcast through an electronic medium (television broadcaster; radio station or website) primarily targeted at and received by an African audience.

Judging Criteria:
The judges will be looking for work which:

• Tells the story in a balanced, comprehensive and objective manner
• Demonstrates journalistic ability and integrity
• Has made the topic accessible and relevant to their audience
• Displays well organised research and insight
• Was broadcast or published between January and December 2008, with proof supplied

The deadline for receipt of entries is February 16th 2009