Charkha Development Communication Network proudly announces the Sanjoy Ghose Media Awards 2023, an initiative designed to honor the exceptional work of freelance writers, independent researchers, social advocates, and young peer leaders who are dedicated to reshaping the role of media in empowering young girls and women in rural communities. These awards serve as a tribute to Charkha’s visionary founder, Sanjoy Ghose, who dedicated his life to fostering the social and economic inclusion of marginalized rural communities through innovative media practices. Over the span of two decades, these awards have nurtured a community of development communicators poised to establish influential models for sustainable change. Awardees come together to exchange ideas, collectively driving the creation of a visionary, responsible, and socially sensitive media – the fourth pillar of democracy.
Awards Categories and Themes
This year, Sanjoy Ghose Media Awards introduces two award categories, recognizing excellence in rural reporting and empowering young voices.
Category 1: Rural Reporting Awards
Category 1 is dedicated to recognizing outstanding work by freelance writers in the field of rural reporting. It aims to celebrate the work of those who have delved into crucial themes concerning rural India. The category includes the following themes: Gender-based violence against young girls and women in rural India, Healthcare for young girls in rural India, including SRHR and WASH, Women entrepreneurship in rural India, Sports for empowerment of adolescent girls in rural India and Role of digital literacy in empowering adolescent girls in rural India.
Articles published between May 1, 2022, and July 31, 2023, on any of the given themes would be considered for Category 1. Articles published on any of these themes in an Indian (national or regional) newspaper, magazine, or website between May 1, 2022, and July 31, 2023, would be considered for this category. Category 1 awards include two cash prizes of INR 50,000 each.
Category 2: Empowering Young Voices Awards
Category 2 is specifically aimed at young girls associated with non-profit organizations. It encourages them to become social advocates. The category includes the following themes – Gender-based violence against young girls and women in rural India, Digital literacy and its impact on empowering adolescent girls in rural India, Menstrual rights of adolescent girls in rural India, Impact of poor transportation facilities on the lives of adolescent girls in rural India and Sports for empowerment of adolescent girls – challenges and opportunities in rural India. As a part of the application process for this category, applicants are expected to provide a comprehensive proposal about the articles that they will be writing.. The awards feature three cash prizes of INR 25,000 each.
Eligibility and Requirements
Category 1: Rural Reporting Awards
– Applicants must be between 25-40 years of age.
– Open to freelance/independent writers not currently employed by any media house.
– Individuals from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Category 2: Empowering Young Voices Awards
– Open to adolescent girls (age 15-18) and young women (age 19-25) associated with non-profit organizations working in rural areas.
– Each awardee in this category is expected to generate three well-researched articles in English, Hindi, or Urdu, along with high-quality photographs.
The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2023. All applications should be sent via email to connect@charkha.org, with “Submission – SGMA 2023- Category-I” or “Submission – SGMA 2023- Category-II” as the subject line for the respective category. Please click on this link for further details. For inquiries, please contact +91 8851982420 between 10:00 am-6:00 pm.
Please note that under Category 1 of the SGMA, Charkha also follows the “deprivation points model.” Applicants, specifically women and people from gender minorities, can receive a maximum of 5 additional points through the Jury’s discretion to mitigate the gendered socio-economic disadvantages they have faced.
About Charkha Development Communication Network
Charkha is a leading development communication network working towards positive social change by empowering rural communities. Through innovative media practices, Charkha has been a catalyst for sustainable development, amplifying the voices of those on the margins, and fostering change at the grassroots level.
Read more about Charkha: http://www.charkha.org/
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