Population Institute’s Global Media Awards

Deadline:  September 27, 2013.

The Population Institute’s Global Media Awards are devoted to drawing attention to global population
issues. The award honors those who

have contributed to creating an awareness of population and family planning through their journalistic endeavors.

Guidelines

1. Entries must contain nominee’s complete contact information : name, address, phone, and e-mail.

2. Entries must be accompanied by a brief description of the entry and a justification explaining why it should be considered for a Global Media Award.

3. English translations must accompany entries in other languages.

4. Applicants must submit two printed copies of their submissions.

Categories

• Best Article
• Best Book
• Best Radio Show
• Best Film, Video or Documentary
• Best TV Show
• Best Opinion Piece
• Best Social Media Campaign

Eligibility Dates and Deadline for Submission

Eligible works must have been published or aired between September 1, 2012 and August 31, 2013. Deadline for entries is September 27, 2013.

The Population Institute is an international, educational, non-profit organization that seeks to voluntarily reduce excessive population

growth, through universal access to family planning information, education, and services. We strive to achieve a world population in

balance with a healthy global environment and resource base. Established in 1969, the Institute,with supporters in 172 countries, is

headquartered on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Please visit www.populationinstitute.org.

Selection Criteria

Entries will be evaluated on their potential to educate and inform policymakers or the general public about issues related to population growth.

The jury will score entries on the following criteria.

Is the program reporting:

• Accurate and fair?
• Easily understood by the targeted audience?
• Offer a new or enhanced perspective on the subject of population?
• Relevant to the public policy debate on population or public understanding of issues related to population?
• Well-presented?

How to Submit:

Entries must be sent to: Global Media Awards Program
Population Institute

107 Second Street NE

Washington, DC 20002

Please submit justification for award, the name of the media outlet and the date of its use, along with 2 copies of the project being considered.

For more information contact:

Jennie Wetter: (202) 544-3300 ext. 108;

e-mail jwetter@populationinstitute.org