To honour excellence in the field of journalism at the state, district and local level, the Joshi Foundation on Thursday announced first ever State level Media Awards, titled as 'Joshi Foundation Media Awards Punjab" here.
These Awards are aimed at felicitating the talented media professionals who through their work and creativity have defended the highest standards of journalism in Punjab in the year 2018, Vineet Joshi, Chairman Joshi Foundation, said.
The announcement was made in the presence of Jury Members including Vipin Pubby, former Resident Editor, Indian Express; Prof. B.K.Kuthiala, former Vice Chancellor, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication, Bhopal; Naresh Kaushal, former Editor, Dainik Tribune, S.S. Tej, former Editor, Punjabi Tribune; Ashok Malik, National President, National Union of Journalists; Ajay Shukla Chief Editor, ITV Group; Baljit Balli, Chief Editor Babushahi.com; Nanki Hans, Former President Chandigarh Press Club, BS Rawat President Chandigarh press club; Balwinder Jammu and Rajnish Katyal, Former Chief Photographer, Hindustan Times.
The categories for which the awards will be given along with a cash award of twenty one thousand each include Outstanding Reporting in affairs related to Governance, Civil matters and Polity; Best Investigative Reporting; Outstanding Reporting in the field of Education; Outstanding Report in Health Care; Best Sports Coverage; Outstanding Reporting on Agrarian issues; Outstanding Reporting on raising Environmental issues; Outstanding Reporting on Drugs issue; Outstanding Contribution in Journalism Education; Best photo journalist and Best video journalist.
Rupees Thirty One Thousand is the cash award for Journalist of the year and rupees fifty one thousand is the cash award for Life Time Contribution to Journalism.
The last date for the submission of entries is February 28. The award ceremony will be held on the first or second Sunday of March.
The details can be found on www.joshifoundation.in .