The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM) yesterday launched the 18th edition of the annual press awards known as the Malta Journalism Awards, which now consist of 12 categories.

Nominations can be submitted by the journalist, editors and heads of news. Submissions can also be forwarded by organisations, corporations and bodies.

IĠM chairman Malcolm J. Naudi said that the awards were an annual event "which any journalist worth his salt must look forward to". He thanked sponsors for their continuous support.

The categories are: print journalism - news (sponsored by HSBC Bank Malta plc); print journalism - features (Vodafone Malta Ltd); photo journalism (The Farsons Foundation); broadcast journalism - TV script; broadcast journalism - TV film; and broadcast journalism - radio (Broadcasting Authority); e-journalism (SmartCity Malta); travel journalism (Emirates Airlines); sports journalism (Good Causes Fund); sports photography (Malta International Airport); cultural journalism (Malta Tourism Authority) and best use of Maltese language in journalism.

The first three classified in each category will receive a certificate. The winner of the first 11 categories will each be awarded a cash prize of €350 and the Malta Journalism Awards trophy for the respective category in addition to the certificate. The winner of the special category entitled Il-Lingwa Nazzjonali fil-Ġurnaliżmu will be presented with the Malta Journalism Award trophy for that category.

The finalists will be announced in September and the winners will be revealed at a presentation ceremony to be held in November at Robert Samut Hall, Floriana.

The IĠM said that this year's edition of the Gold Award is being sponsored by the Tumas Fenech Foundation for Education in Journalism. All Maltese journalists may participate in the awards, irrelevant of whether they are members of the IĠM or not. Further information can be obtained from the Joe A. Vella, tel. 2131 6958 or 9945 0746.

Submissions will be received at the IĠM offices, 104, Old Mint Street, Valletta, on July 14 and 15 between 5 and 7 p.m. Non-members have to pay the participation fee with their submission.

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