Media Foundation invites nominations for Chameli Devi Jain Award 2020

Jan 1, 2021

New Delhi: The Media Foundation has invited nominations for its annual Chameli Devi Jain Award for an Outstanding Woman Mediaperson for 2020.

The annual Chameli Devi Jain Award is the premier award for women mediapersons in India. It was first awarded in 1982 to an outstanding woman mediaperson, who had made a difference through writing with depth, dedication, courage and compassion. Chameli Devi Jain awardees include some of the best known and respected names in Indian journalism. They have pioneered and popularised a new journalism in terms of themes and values––such as social development, politics, equity, gender justice, health, war and conflict, and consumer values.

The success of the annual award was largely due to the dedication and commitment of the late Mr B.G. Verghese, a standard bearer of the profession, of unwavering principle and intellectual curiosity, a press release from the Foundation said.

The criteria for selection are excellence, analytical skill, social concern, insights, style, innovation, courage and compassion. Other things being equal, preference will be given to small town/rural, Indian language journalists and those who have not been awarded before in their careers. Entries can be sent in English, Hindi or any other Indian language. The entries will be evaluated by an independent panel of jurists whose verdict shall be final. a press release from the Foundation said.

Journalists in the print, digital, broadcast and current affairs documentary film media are eligible for the award, including photographers, cartoonists and newspaper designers. Names and addresses of sponsors or references should be clearly mentioned with email ids and contact numbers. Self-nominated entries are also accepted.

–India News Stream