African Business Reporting Awards Now Accepting Entries

African business journalists can now apply for the annual African Business Reporting Awards, which recognize astute journalistic coverage of business in Africa. The deadline is 15 April.

Sponsored by consumer goods company Diageo, the awards seek to encourage excellence in African business journalism and to acknowledge the role of business journalism in promoting economic development in Africa.

Interested applicants can submit entries in a total of six categories, ranging from best radio feature to journalist of the year. Entries must include three samples of the applicant's work published between May 2008 and April 2009. Applications can be co-authored. The winners will be announced at an awards reception in London in July.

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.diageoafricabu...awards.com/2009entry.htm.