The Times writers, photographers among finalists for journalism awards

Journalists and opinion writers from The Times and timesofmalta.com are among the finalists chosen for the 19th edition of the journalism awards organised by the Institute of Maltese Journalists.

The 36 finalists were chosen out of a total of 57 that had submitted material for the 12 main categories.

The nominees are:

Print journalism (sponsored by HSBC Bank Malta): Ariadne Massa, Victor Vella, Charlot Zahra.

Features journalism (sponsored by Vodafone Malta Ltd): Ariadne Massa, Victor Vella, Charlot Zahra.

Photography journalism (sponsored by Farsons Foundation): Matthew Mirabelli, Darrin Zammit Lupi, Michael Ellul.

Travel journalism (sponsored by Emirates Airline): Mario Micallef, Alvin Scicluna, Xarabank team.

Broadcast journalism - script (sponsored by the Broadcasting Authority): Basement Productions, Reno Bugeja, Xarabank Team.

Broadcast journalism - film (sponsored by the Broadcasting Authority): Basement Productions, Keith Demicoli, Xarabank team.

Radio journalism (sponsored by the Broadcasting Authority): Reno Bugeja, Joyce Guillaumier, Cynthia Zerafa.

Sports journalism (sponsored by the Good Causes Fund): Kevin Azzopardi, Jeremy Dalli, Christian Micallef and George Micallef.

Sports photography (sponsored by Malta International Airport): Matthew Mirabelli, Darrin Zammit Lupi.

Cultural journalism (sponsored by the Malta Tourism Authority): Lino Bugeja, CVC Communications, Fiona Vella.

E-journalism (sponsored by SmartCity Malta): Christopher Scicluna, Paul Spiteri Lucas, Vanessa McDonald.

Opinion articles (sponsored by the family of the late former journalist George Sammut): Sarah Puntan Galea, Lino Bugeja, Vanessa McDonald.

For the first time this year, a separate jury including a professional photographer will analyse the submissions for the photography and sports journalism category. The jury will choose the winner based on criteria applied in international photography competitions.

Awards will also be presented for the use of Maltese language in journalism and the 10th edition of the Gold Award will recognise an individual who has made a significant contribution to journalism along the years.

The jury will be preparing a detailed report on the submissions, which will be presented on the final night on May 2.