How to Enter

Entries can be submitted either directly by authors or be nominated. Where more than one writer produced the article, the lead writer's name should be submitted. Where possible, entries should be submitted by e-mail. Submitting the article in its original print layout does not present an advantage to the jury.

Applicants or nominators will be responsible for submitting a translation with the original article into English, French, or Spanish.

Direct applicants should:

  • Complete the entry form
  • Attach a copy of the article
  • Provide a translation of the article in English, French or Spanish
  • Submit the above to IUCN by 15 June 2008
  • By e-mail: media.awards@iucn.org
    or by fax : +41 (22) 999-0020
    or by post: Rue Mauverney 28
    Gland
    1196
    Switzerland

Nominations may be made by media publishers, editors, TV producers, IUCN staff, IUCN Members, Commissions, and Reuters representatives. Nominators should:

  • Provide contact information for the journalist or the publisher
  • Attach an original copy of the article 
  • Provide a translation of the article into English, French or Spanish 
  • Submit the above to IUCN

For general enquiries contact IUCN Headquarters: media.awards@iucn.org

Conditions of Entry

  • Material submitted for the awards cannot be returned.
  • Participants in the Media Awards may be included in IUCN/Reuters Foundation’s international or regional media databases and may receive documentation and press information on IUCN/Reuters Foundation’s activities.
  • IUCN, Reuters and Reuters Foundation may use the winning articles (or excerpts) for regional and international public information purposes and to promote the Media Awards programme on their respective web sites, brochures and in events.
  • Employees of IUCN and Reuters are not eligible for the awards.
  • The jury’s decision will be final.

Entry Forms

Deadline

15 June 2008

To be eligible, all entries for the 2008 Reuters-IUCN Media Awards must be published or posted between September 12, 2006 and June 10, 2008.

Entries for the 2008 Reuters-IUCN Media Awards must be received by
June 15, 2008.