The new categories - each with increased prize money - are:
The judges will also consider making 'merit' awards of R2000 across the categories. These awards, which are not runners-up or consolation prizes, are designed to encourage writers, broadcasters or environmentalists to continue making a difference.
The two media awards will be based on pertinent material originated in southern Africa between 1 August 2005 and 31 July 2006. A marked change in the judging format is that entrants need submit only up to five of their best articles or, in the electronic category, a show tape or DVD.
The SAB Nick Steele Memorial Award is open to environmentalists only (individuals, not organisations). Entrants may either nominate themselves, or be nominated by their peers. The key criteria is that entrants must have done their utmost to create awareness of the environment in its holistic sense; have inspired others; have been catalysts to motivate change; and have made a meaningful impact in their fields.
The judges will also nominate entrants who will then be contacted by the awards' organisers for similar documentation, as described above. The judging panel, which is being finalised, will be chaired by Dr Ian Player.
To enter, please complete the form at www.sabreweries.com/SABLtd/Home/News/EnviroJournoEntries06.htm and email, fax or post to:
Bongi Sinyakanyaka
Westcom
PO Box 41012
Craighall
2024
Email bongis@westcom.co.za
Fax on +27 (0)11 325 4975.
The closing date for all entries is 4 August 2006. No late entries will be accepted. The winners will be announced at a function in Johannesburg in October and all finalists will be brought to Johannesburg for the awards function.
SA Breweries has facilitated the awards for 17 years.
