Free Media Awards | |
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Awarded for | Independent journalistic works |
Sponsored by | ZEIT-Stiftung and Fritt Ord (organization) |
Country | Presenters: Germany, Norway Recipients: Eastern Europe |
Presented by | ZEIT-Stiftung and Fritt Ord (organization) |
Formerly called | Gerd Bucerius Prize Free Press of Eastern Europe |
Reward(s) | 15,000 EUR per recipient |
First awarded | 2000 |
Website | frittord |
Free Media Awards (formerly: Gerd Bucerius Prize for Free Press in Eastern Europe, German: Gerd Bucerius-Förderpreis Freie Presse Osteuropas) is the press prizes awarded by the two foundations The Fritt Ord Foundation and the ZEIT-Stiftung.
The prize was launched in 2000 by the ZEIT Foundation and was called the Gerd Bucerius Press Prizes for Eastern Europe (German: Gerd Bucerius-Förderpreis Freie Presse Osteuropas). The prize is named after the German politician and journalist Gerd Bucerius.[1] In 2004, after the ZEIT Foundation began cooperation with the organisation Freedom of Expression Foundation (Fritt Ord), the prize was presented jointly.[2]
The prize is awarded to journalists and media in Eastern Europe, who are distinguished by their quality, professionalism and civil courage. Organisations consider nominations after consultation with external experts.[3] Each year, an independent jury selects the winners based on these nominations. Three to five awards are awarded per year.[4]
See also: Category:Free Media Awards winners |