Information Ministry launches 'Khalifa bin Salman Press Award'

Manama, Apr. 28 (BNA): The Information Affairs Ministry las launched the "Khalifa bin Salman Press Award" to be presented during the Bahrain Press Day. The Ministry explained that move is part of its keenness on supporting and encouraging all efforts that serve the national press in Bahrain, and out of its recognition of the positive impact of free and transparent press articles in enlightening the public opinion and consolidating the hard-won national achievements and gains to fulfill the citizens' needs within the pioneering Reform Project spearheaded by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. It stressed that the awards carries the dear name of HRH the Prime Minister for his great and unwavering support to the Press and journalists. All press institutions and journalists in local, weekly or quarterly newspapers or magazines that are issued in Bahrain in Arabic and English may participate in the award with works published between 2014 and 2015. The award will be granted in four categories, namely the Best Opinion Article, the Best Press Report, the Best Press Interview and the Best Press Photo, covering that political, economic, sports and cultural fields. The ministry pointed out that nomination is open between April 20 and May 7, noting that the presented works will be examined by jury comprising high-profile journalists, media persons and academicians. Those vying for the award should present up to five works within a single category. The participating articles should have been published in Bahraini newspapers of magazines between 2014 and 2015, and should not have participated in other local competitions. Works which have won press award during a local, GCC or Arab competition will not be allowed to vie for the award. The Information Affairs Ministry said that it would be responsible for any copyright violations in the presented works, noting that the award will be withdrawn from violating winners. Participants should send their work ( including necessarily the electronic link) to the award's website (dm@iaa.gov.bh). They should provide information about the name of the publication, the publication date, the category and personal information of the applicant. The Information Affairs Ministry called on the affiliates of the Press community in Bahrain to participate in the award. For more information, they may visit the award's website or contact it on 17372872.