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Ross Munro Award

 2008 ROSS MUNRO MEDIA AWARD


CALL FOR NOMINATIONS


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).  The Award recognizes, annually, one Canadian journalist who has made a significant outstanding contribution to the public’s understanding of issues relating to Canada’s defence and security.  Past recipients are Stephen Thorne, Garth Pritchard, Sharon Hobson, Bruce Campion-Smith, Christie Blatchford, and Matthew Fisher.

Significance: The nominee’s work must be considered noteworthy in educating Canadians about security and defence, armed conflict, or the impact of these issues on society. The journalism may take various forms so long as it deals with Government policy or helps increase understanding of the role of Canada’s armed forces and the need to protect the security of the nation.  The work will normally have been widely acclaimed as significant.

Media:
The entries may be selected from the print media (newspapers, or magazines) or electronic or other media (radio, television, film, photography, or internet). The award will credit work distinguished by its style and clarity.  Work produced collaboratively may be considered only if the individual who contributed the most is identified, and merits individual credit and recognition for the work.

Research:
The nominated work must show clear evidence of research and be noteworthy for careful objective analysis.  Nominations may be made by individuals or groups and may be submitted in either of Canada’s official languages.  All nominations must provide two letters of support, and contain a clear summary of the reasons for the nomination.  At least five copies of the work must either be provided, or if applicable, internet addresses must be provided so that the selection committee can review the nominee’s work at their convenience.

Award
: The winner of the Ross Munro Media Award receives a replica of the Ross Munro Statue and a cash prize of $2500.  The Award presentation is made during the annual Vimy Award dinner normally held in November.

DEADLINE: Entries must be received by 1 September 2008 and addressed to:


ROSS MUNRO MEDIA AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE OF DEFENCE ASSOCIATIONS
222 SOMERSET STREET WEST, SUITE 400B
OTTAWA, ON, K2P 2G3


For more information, including ticket orders for the Vimy Award dinner, contact the Conference of Defence Associations at: fax (613) 236-8191, e-mail pao@cda-cdai.ca, or telephone (613) 236-9903.
 


 

Le Ross Munro Media Award fut instauré en 2002 par la Conférence des associations de la défense (CAD), de concert avec le Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI).  Chaque année, le prix rend hommage à un journaliste canadien ou une journaliste canadienne pour la contribution exceptionnelle qu’il ou elle a apportée à la compréhension, par le public, d’enjeux ayant trait à la défense et à la sécurité du Canada.  Les récipiendaires passés sont Stephen Thorne, Garth Pritchard, Sharon Hobson, Bruce Campion-Smith, Christie Blatchford et Matthew Fisher.

Importance :  On doit pouvoir considérer que le travail de la personne proposée s’est fait une renommée dans l’éducation des Canadiens en matière de sécurité et de défense, de conflits armés ou en matière d’impact de ces questions sur la société.  La production journalistique peut prendre plusieurs formes en autant qu’il traite des politiques gouvernementales ou qu’il contribue à une meilleure compréhension du rôle des forces armées du Canada et de la nécessité de protéger la sécurité du pays.  Le travail aura normalement été largement reconnu pour son importance.
 
Médias:  Les candidatures peuvent être choisies dans le bassin des médias imprimés (journaux ou magazines), électroniques ou autres (radio, télévision, film, photographie ou Internet).  Le prix accordera crédit à un travail qui se distingue par son style et sa clarté.  Le travail produit en collaboration par plus d’une personne peut être considéré seulement si la personne qui y a contribué le plus est identifiée et mérite un crédit et une reconnaissance à titre individuel pour le travail.

Recherche:  Le travail soumis à l’appui de la candidature doit clairement faire preuve d’une évidence de recherche et être remarquable pour son analyse objective soignée.  Les candidatures peuvent être soumises par des individus ou des groupes et peuvent être présentées dans l’une ou l’autre des langues officielles du Canada.  Toutes les candidatures doivent être accompagnées de deux lettres d’appui et contenir un sommaire clair des raisons motivant la mise en candidature.  Au moins cinq copies du travail doivent être fournies ou, le cas échéant, l’adresse Internet, de sorte que les membres du comité de sélection puissent examiner à leur convenance le travail de la personne proposée.

Prix:  Le gagnant ou la gagnante du Ross Munro Media Award recevra une réplique de la statue de Ross Munro et un prix en argent de 2 500 $.  La présentation du prix aura lieu le vendredi soir du 14 novembre 2008 lors du dîner du prix Vimy, qui se tiendra au Musée canadien de la guerre.

SVP envoyer les submissions jusqu'à 1 Septembre 2008 à:  

ROSS MUNRO MEDIA AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE OF DEFENCE ASSOCIATIONS
222 SOMERSET STREET WEST, SUITE 400B
OTTAWA, ONTARIO K2P 2G3

Pour plus d’information, contactez-nous a 613-236-1252 ou par courriel pao@cda-cdai.ca
 

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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 more details concerning the Ross Munro Award, visit www.cda-cdai.ca or email projectofficer@cda-cdai.ca.
 

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