IWMF Courage in Journalism Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award

The International Women's Media Foundation is seeking nominations from around the world for its 2006 Courage in Journalism Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Courage in Journalism Awards honor women working in the news media who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous circumstances, such as government oppression, political pressure, physical danger or other intimidating obstacles.This prestigious award carries a cash prize of US$5,000 and a crystal sculpture which symbolizes freedom and courage.

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman journalist who has a pioneering spirit and whose determination has paved the way for future generations of women in the media.Recipients also demonstrate a strong commitment to freedom of the press and a solid record of accomplishments in journalism.The winner receives a crystal sculpture.

The IWMF will present three women journalists with Courage in Journalism Awards and one woman journalist with the Lifetime Achievement Award at ceremonies in October/November 2006 in New York City and Los Angeles.

Founded in 1990, the IWMF is a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is to strengthen the role of women in the news media worldwide and help protect freedom of the press.

Eligible candidates:For both awards, candidates can be full-time, part-time or freelance women journalists working in print, broadcast or online media working in any country.Candidates for the Lifetime Achievement Award can be retired journalists.

To nominate a journalist:Please note that self-nominations are not accepted.All nominations must be in English.

Deadline for applications is March 15, 2006. The completed forms can be sent via mail, e-mail and fax.

Completed nomination form (available at www.iwmf.org/courage/nominate-form.doc)

For more detailed information please contact:

Eliza Munoz: 1625 K Street, NW, Suite 1275, Washington, DC20006, USA.

Tel.: + 1 (202) 496-1992, fax: +1(202) 496-1977.

E-mail: courage@iwmf.org