Vodafone sponsors Malta Journalism Awards

VODAFONE is sponsoring the 'Features' section of the Print Journalism Category in the 15th Malta Journalism Awards (MJAs) on November 14 at the AudioVision Centre.

This year's competition sees a total of 12 categories (not including the Gold Award), which is sponsored by BPC, who for many years have been supporting the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM).

For the first time, this year's MJAs will present a 'Journalist of the Year' award; the winner will also be attached with a UK-based newspaper or broadcast station for a period of time.

In previous editions the Print Journalism Category presented only one award. This year, due to the high level of participation, the category has been divided into two: 'News' and 'Features'.

Although Vodafone is a new sponsor of the MJAs, the company has been helping the IGM for many years.

IGM president Malcolm J. Naudi and IGM secretary Joe A. Vella recently held a meeting at Vodafone's head office with the company's brand manager Alison Bezzina.

Ms Bezzina said that Vodafone was delighted to contribute to an event which will continue to strengthen unity among journalists and reward those who produce the best work.

Mr Naudi and Mr Vella thanked Vodafone for the support which it has always shown the Institute of Maltese Journalists - Vodafone had helped set up its journalistic library.