WorkWorld Media Awards 2009: call for entries

Entries are now invited for the 2009 WorkWorld Media Awards.

The prestigious WorkWorlds seek to recognise outstanding written and broadcast journalism covering the fields of work, management, business and economics. This year marks the 23rd year of the independent and peer-reviewed awards.

A prominent panel of judges will review entries for eight categories: Reporter of the year; Feature journalist award; Columnist of the year; Broadcast programme award; Broadcast news reporter of the year; Journalist to watch; Online journalist award and the Lifetime achievement award.

Entries are judged on expertise, depth, authority, use of language, wit, flair, good judgement and accuracy.

Will Hutton, executive vice chairman of The Work Foundation, said:

ìThe WorkWorlds remain the most respected and prestigious awards in this field. As the drama of the recession continues to unfold opening up this agenda with compelling new force, we encourage journalists from across the spectrum – new media, print, television and radio – to enter. It has never been more important to celebrate journalism about the world of work.ì

Last year, awards were scooped by journalists from the BBC, The Economist, the Daily Mail, Hazards, Human Resources and The Observer, while the Lifetime Achievement Award went to Polly Toynbee, columnist from The Guardian.

Nominations close at 6pm on Friday 6 November 2009 and the award ceremony will take place at The Work Foundation, 21 Palmer St London, SW1H 0AD on 20 January 2010. For more on the awards, including information about categories, rules, and how to enter: http://www.theworkfoundation.com/