Completed nomination forms, nomination statements and supporting documents must be received by the IWMF on or before March 2, 2009.
Competitive candidates will exhibit extraordinary strength of character, bravery and perseverance in reporting the news; have a strong commitment to press freedom and be well-respected journalists who have shown a commitment to journalism exemplified by a willingness to continually put their life or their freedom at risk to produce a body of work in the face of government oppression, political pressure, physical danger or other intimidating obstacles. Candidates must currently be full-time, part-time or freelance women journalists working in print, broadcast or online media in any country. Candidates employed by organizations whose main objective is not journalism will not be considered for this award.