Zurich Journalism Prize 2010 announced

The Zurich Journalism Prize is awarded in the following categories: Articles in newspapers (Newspaper Prize), articles in journals or magazines (Magazine Prize), articles by media professionals who have not yet reached the age of 30 (Young Talent Prize) and overall work (nomination by jury or foundation board). Each of these prizes is endowed with CHF 10,000. The division into a newspaper and a magazine prize makes it possible to take account of the different journalistic conditions in terms of time and quantity, according to a communiqué issued on Tuesday. The prize for young journalists serves to promote the work of young media professionals as set out in the foundation's purpose.
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2010. Website of the Zurich Journalism Award is described. The application form can also be downloaded there.