Members of the media are acknowledged for their outstanding commitment to excellence in journalism across all major media channels. Journalists are courageous in their pursuit of a story, credible sources and in digging deep to get the details of key issues. The Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards seek to recognise and reward distinction among South African journalists for their relentless curiosity, accuracy in sharing information with the aim of getting society to think, initiate action and create awareness of topical issues and matters of interest. The Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards has grown in stature and has become the much sought after career acknowledgement for journalists today with attractive prizes as well.
The competition evaluates the media entries for top talent throughout South Africa, where there are regional awards which then culminate in a national event. Regional winners in all categories will win R5 000 then move on to compete in the National Awards in November. National winners in each category receive R10 000 and the overall national winner of the Vodacom Journalist of the Year will win a handsome prize of R100 000.
Some of South Africa's discerning reporters have been recipients of this prestigious award in the past. The Vodacom Awards has a proud history of honouring excellence in journalism across a range of categories and has celebrated top calibre reporting of South Africa’s finest journalists.
Journalists must enter their best achievements for work published in 2015/2016. The judging panel will vote on:
The Lifetime Achiever’s Award which recognises the lifetime contribution made by a single individual to journalism and media in South Africa.
The Lifetime Achiever’s Award which recognises the lifetime contribution made by a single individual to journalism and media in South Africa.
Entries are open from 4 July 2016. Work submitted must have been produced between 1 May 2015 and 30 May 2016. Entries close at 6pm on 10 August 2016. Participants can also have their entries collected at their desks by Internet Express, a sponsor of the awards, or entries can be delivered to one of five Vodacom regional offices.
