About the Awards
RULES
- Entry forms must be completed in full and be attached to the front of every entry.
- There is no fee to enter the awards.
- Any entry not fulfilling the criteria stated herein may be disqualified.
- Entries opens on Monday, 03 June 2024 at 08h00 and close on Friday, 12 July 2024.
- Late entries will not be accepted
- Entrants can submit entries to all five categories
- All submitted material must have been published between 1 March 2023 and 31 May 2024.
- Submitted material must have appeared in a South African publication.
- A maximum of three (3) published articles per entrant is permitted.
- Entrants must submit background information and a strong motivation letter to the judges as to why they believe the submitted material deserves to win – this is essential for all entries and will be judged against the strict criteria set out for each entry.
- If you are submitting hard copies, please provide ten (7) identical copies of each entry for category 1, 2, 3 & 4.
- Those entering the Best Newcomer of the Year category must enter as individuals and must have worked in any newsroom for three years or less.
- They must submit a portfolio of work (maximum three pieces from within the competition period) together with a strong motivation letter and a CV.
- Category 5 will only apply to property news websites.
- Every entrant in category 5 must provide the website address and login details, should they be required. The website will be judged on current site at time of adjudication
- Authenticity of submitted material must be verified.
- All submitted material will not be returned.
- The judges’ decision is final.
