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Guidelines for selection and nomination procedure
General Statement
The Ross Munro Media Award was initiated, in 2002, by the
Conference of Defence
Associations (CDA), in concert with the Canadian Defence and
Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI). Its purpose is to recognize,
annually, one Canadian journalist who has made a significant and
outstanding contribution to the understanding, by the general public,
of Canada’s defence and security issues. Submissions can be made in
either of Canada’s official languages.
Significance
What the nominee has produced for public consumption is
considered noteworthy in the education of and understanding by
Canadians of the needs and activities of its armed forces or the
policy considerations thereof, in the preservation of Canadian
democratic values. The product can take various forms such as: live
reporting during hostilities or peacekeeping operations, written
articles, radio or television series that precipitate major changes in
Government policy or elicit increased public support for Canada’s
armed forces and for what they do. The product will normally be widely
acclaimed as a significant item of journalism.
Communication
The media production whether print or electronic (radio or
televised) has been well researched, is particularly informative and
serves to educate the Canadian public on security and defence matters.
It is produced with style and clarity so as to generate informed
opinion. The article, production or series is widely acclaimed for its
accuracy, timeliness and interest.
Research
The product will show evidence of in-depth research and analysis to
support the conclusions. This may take the form of persistent and
prolonged exposure to hazardous conditions in the collection of
pertinent information and documentary evidence.
Recognition
In the event that the selection of the winner of the award comes down
to a choice between two or more nominees of roughly equal merit,
consideration should be given to the nominee who has not yet received
recognition for his/her contribution over one who has received other
media awards.
For details
concerning the 2009 Ross Munro Award, email
projectofficer@cda-cdai.ca.
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