New edition of national journalism prize launched in Mexico

Print, radio, TV, or Internet journalists in Mexico have until March 12 to submit their best works to a national journalism prize.

The categories are: news; investigative journalism; in-depth article/opinion; caricature/humor; interview; roundtable/debate; guidance/service to society; science and culture; and transparency and access to information.

Works must have been published or broadcast between January 1 and December 31, 2009. The winner in each category will receive MXN$50,000 (about US$3,900), a diploma and a sculpture. The award ceremony will be in May.

The prize is organized by Consejo Ciudadano del Premio Nacional de Periodismo (CCPNP), which comprises institutions such as Mexico's Universidad Nacional Autónoma.

Applications can be submitted online or via regular mail to Consejo en Gob. at Fco. García Conde #5 Col. San Miguel, Chapultepec, Mexico 11850, D.F.

For more information (in Spanish), visit PNP or contact info@pnp.org.mx.