In order to complete your nomination for the IWMF Courage in Journalism Award, you must submit the following materials. Documents or samples of work that are not in English must be accompanied by certified translations. Materials cannot be returned. Applications will not be considered without this information:
- A nomination statement describing why this journalist merits consideration for the IWMF's Courage in Journalism Award. This statement should explain in detail how this candidate meets these qualifications using specific examples to illustrate the candidate’s courage and determination in support of press freedom. Your nomination statement is a very important part of this process. Nominators are encouraged to read short biographies of previous award winners.
- Brief biography of the candidate as it relates to the IWMF Courage in Journalism Award (one page maximum)
- Detailed resume or CV of the candidate
- Examples of the candidate's work. Please submit electronically, when possible. If it is not possible to submit the candidate's work samples electronically, please send them by mail to:
Courage in Journalism Award
International Women's Media Foundation
1625 K Street, NW, Suite 1275
Washington, D.C. 20006
- Writers or reporters: 2-3 articles written by the candidate.
- Editors or publishers: 2-3 examples of overall work.
- Broadcast journalists: 4-5 minutes audio or video clip which features the candidate or is produced by the candidate. (Audio tapes can be submitted on cassettes, CDs or by electronic audio file. Video clips can be submitted in DVD, BETA or NTSC format.)
- Photographers: 4-5 photographs taken by the candidate.
- Two letters of support for the candidate from professional associates (other than the nominator). Please submit via email to courage@iwmf.org.