Nat Nakasa was a prominent journalist and writer who died in exile. This annual award recognises any media practitioner - journalist, editor, manager or owner - who has Shown integrity and reported fearlessly; displayed a commitment to serve the people of South Africa; tenaciously striven to maintain a publication or other medium despite insurmountable obstacles; resisted any censorship; and shown courage in making information available to the SA public.
The Award is open to all journalists irrespective of whether they serve a community / national newspaper, magazine or an electronic medium (including online publishers). The winner will receive R15 000 in prize money and a certificate. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony in July 2004.
Nominations must be submitted by 25 May 2004 to:
The Nat Nakasa Award
c/o Print Media SA
PO Box 47180
PARKLANDS 2121
Tel: (011) 721-3200
Fax: (011) 721-3253/5
For attention: Cathy Pestana
Print Media SA
