The French-language newspaper Al-Ahram Hebdo, in cooperation with the Journalists' Syndicate, announces the opening of applications for the first edition of the Chourouq Chimy Award for the best sports articles.
Al-Ahram Hebdo is awarding two prizes of EGP 15,000 and EGP 10,000 for first and second place, respectively, to celebrate excellence in sports journalism. Both prizes will be awarded annually on 22 May, in honor of journalist Chourouq Chimy’s birthday.
Through these awards, Al-Ahram Hebdo aims to recognize journalists who have distinguished themselves in the field of sports journalism throughout 2024. The goal is to support their professional development, enhance their skills and tools, and encourage them to keep up with the ever-evolving world of sports journalism.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. The competition is open to candidates from Arab newspapers, magazines, and news websites.
2. Candidates must be no older than 50 years.
3. Candidates must be members of the Journalists' Syndicate, either as trainees or professionals.
4. Submitted journalistic content must adhere to professional ethics and standards.
5. Articles must have been published in an Egyptian national, partisan, or private newspaper.
6. Candidates must submit copies of their work along with an original published version from the newspaper.
How to Apply:
Applications for the 2024 award will open on 1 March 2025, and will remain open for one month, closing on 31 March 2025.
Candidates should send their articles to [email protected]
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