CONTEST TO AWARD JOURNALISM ON SOCIAL CONDITIONS IN EASTERN EUROPE

CONTEST TO AWARD JOURNALISM ON SOCIAL CONDITIONS IN EASTERN EUROPE

A journalism contest will award exemplary print journalism on the social situation and living conditions of the people in Central and Eastern Europe.

The deadline for submissions is September 19.

The contest is open to all full- and part-time journalists who were born or live in a country that is part of Central, East or Southeast Europe.

Works must address the problems facing people in Eastern Europe, compare and contrast their situation with that of Western Europeans, and address other topics on the issue of social conditions. Works should already have been published in the print media.

The winner will receive EUR2.000 (approximately US $3,082). In addition, two additional winners will each receive EUR1.000 (approximately US $1,541). All three awardees will be invited to the presentation of prizes in Munich on November 8.

To learn more contact presse@renovabis.de or click here
http://www.wacc. org.uk/regions/ europe/european_ events/eastern_ european_ journalism_ award_contest_ 2008