Almora Literature Festival has initiated an award for creative, committed and conscious journalists, who have highlighted issues that have a bearing on our social, cultural and political life.

 

This award has been sponsored by veteran Lucknow-based journalist, Kulsum Talha in memory of her daughter Uzma Talha. 

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

 

The eligibility parameters are broad-based and include digital media, electronic media, and social media, in addition to mainstream print publications, both national and regional. Offbeat news agencies and content creators/writers are also eligible for nominations for the award.

 

The creative work should be in either English or Hindi.

 

Self-nominations or nominations by any organization are accepted. If the creative work is a team effort, details of all team members must be provided.

 

Entries may be self-nominated or forwarded by any organization or individual who believes the journalist's work deserves wider recognition or has the potential to inspire budding professionals.

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SELECTION CRITERIA

 

Entries will be judged based on the quality of writing or presentation, the limitations and challenges of resources, the subject matter, and its topical relevance to the local society, as well as its positive impact on the populace.

 

Since the award does not have sub-sections or different categories, entrants may submit varied articles or digital outputs under the same name to highlight their journalistic work.

 

SUBMISSION

 

Entries should include a sample of the work or output created by the media professional, either as a link or attachment of the published work or visual content. Details of the platform where the work has been showcased or presented must also be provided. Entrants may submit both a collection of their work and individual creative pieces. The judges will consider both the quality and quantity of the individual's work when deciding the winner of the award.

 

Details of the participant’s credentials, their organization or digital platform, and contact information must be provided in the covering note.

 

All entries must be sent to contact@almoraliteraturefestival.org with the subject line: "Submission for Uzma Talha Award."

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