IWMF Journalism Awards

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) seeks nominations from around the world for its Courage in Journalism Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award. These awards honour women working in the news media who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous circumstances.

These women show a commitment to journalism exemplified by a willingness to continually put their lives 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.

The IWMF will present the awards, which include cash awards, at ceremonies and events in October 2011 in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, United States.

Candidates for the Courage in Journalism Awards may be full-time, part-time, or freelance women reporters, writers, editors, photographers, or producers working in any country. Lifetime Achievement Award candidates may be either working or retired journalists. All nominations must be in English, and all nomination forms for both the Courage in Journalism Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award must be completed by a professional associate. Candidates employed by organisations whose main objective is not journalism will not be considered for this award.

Founded in 1990, the IWMF is a non-profit, non-partisan organisation whose mission is to strengthen the role of women in the news media worldwide. Awardees are selected by a committee of IWMF board members, journalists, or others serving the board.