Nominations open for 2024 Free Press Awards

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 15 July 2024

The nominations for the 2024 Free Press Awards have officially opened. These awards celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to journalism and media advocacy.

Summary

The nominations for the 2024 Free Press Awards are now open! This prestigious event celebrates journalists and media professionals dedicated to press freedom and independent reporting. You can nominate individuals for the Most Resilient Journalist Award or the Newcomer of the Year Award.

Free Press Unlimited will honor those who risk everything to deliver the news, media pioneers advocating for equality and justice, and journalists who persevere under challenging conditions. These awards recognize outstanding contributions in the categories of Newcomer of the Year and Most Resilient Journalist.

Nominees will be announced in September 2024.

For more information click here .

Deadline for nominations: August 12, 2024.

Key Points

Nominations open until August 12, 2024
Awards recognize Most Resilient Journalist and Newcomer of the Year
Event honors significant contributions to press freedom
Nominees will be announced in September 2024
Organized by Free Press Unlimited

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