7 August 2013

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Calling all journalists!  Rural Women New Zealand Journalism Award entries open

Entries are now open for the Rural Women New Zealand Journalism Award 2013, which will be presented at the NZ Guild of Agricultural Journalists Awards in Wellington on 18 October.

Rural Women NZ began sponsoring the prize six years ago to encourage journalists to focus more attention on the achievements of women living and working in rural communities.

It’s a strategy that’s paid off, says Rural Women NZ national president, Liz Evans.

“At last year’s Guild awards, there were more entries in the Rural Women New Zealand Journalism Award category than any other.”

Last year’s winner was NZX journalist Jackie Harrigan, editor of Young Country magazine.

Entries in the Rural Women NZ Journalism Award 2013 must be of two articles, radio broadcasts or television programmes broadly based on the theme of ‘rural women making a difference’.

“This could be in the sense of community involvement, on farm, or in another rural-based business or activity,” says Liz Evans.

Entries close 10 September 2013.  Any New Zealand-based journalist, communicator or broadcaster is eligible to enter the award. The winner will receive $500.

Further information and entry forms are available on the Rural Women New Zealand website  www.ruralwomen.org.nz/news-and-inspiration/entries-now-open-for-rural-women-journalism-award-2013

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