2009 Programs and Events
U.S. Embassy Launches Media Reporting Contest for 2009
01/29/2009
To encourage professional reporting on U.S.-related issues, the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan is pleased to announce a contest in 2009 for journalists in Uzbekistan.
Eligibility
The contest is open to all TV, radio, newspaper, and internet journalists based in Uzbekistan. Regional journalists are especially encouraged to participate.
Successful media reports will feature a U.S.-related theme which could include, but are not limited to: developments in education, culture, foreign policy, trade, business, people-to-people relations, the arts, etc.
Both factual and opinion pieces can be submitted in Uzbek, Russian and/or English.
Deadline for Entries
For a media report to be considered in the contest, please forward the following to TashkentPressCenter@state.gov within 10 days of when the report is broadcast/printed, but no later than Tuesday, December 1, 2009:
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The author’s name, organization, and contact information
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Text of the report
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Date it will be or was published/aired/posted
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Name or address of the newspaper/TV and Radio channel/website which published/aired/posted the report
U.S. Embassy representatives will select the top submissions. The prizes will be presented at the December 2009 PressGap.
Judging Criteria
The media reports will be judged based on how successfully they:
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Demonstrate thoughtful, well-researched, balanced reporting
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Develop convincing arguments supported with specific examples and/or facts
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Communicate ideas clearly
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Are written in a compelling and original manner
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Deepen Uzbek audiences’ understanding of the United States
Prizes
First Prize:
- Award certificate
- Digital video camera
Second Prize:
- Award certificate
- Digital photo camera
Third Prize:
- Award certificate
- DVD player
If the U.S. Embassy receives a large quantity of excellent reports, multiple prize winners may be recognized in each prize bracket.
Questions
Please send all inquiries to TashkentPressCenter@state.gov