Administered by the Global Health Council, this award is given each year to a journalist (print, electronic, and/or visual) who has in the prior year most effectively captured the essence of a major issue in global health and conveyed it to a broad audience. The Global Health Council recognises the vital role played by the media in informing the public, as well as decision-makers, and seeks through this award to highlight the important contributions to understanding and action made by the winner of the award. Selection of the awardee is based on the quality of the reporting as well as its wide reach among readers and viewers.

The submissions categories are:

1. Publication.
2. Broadcast, TV and "New Media" (video, mixed media, radio and internet-based).
3. Photojournalism.
4. Community Media (community, local, in-country media of all types, including newspaper, community radio and internet-based, does not include any major news organisations or companies).

Nomination criteria are:
•Entries may be made by any individual or organisation from material appearing in print or electronic media.
•Entries may be made by United States- (US)-based and non-US-based individuals or organisations.
•Entries may be submitted in writing or electronically with a nomination letter.
•Eligible works must have been published or aired between February 1 2008 and January  30 2009.
•Submissions must be in English.
•Previous winners are eligible for entry.
•Selection of the awardee is based on the quality of the reporting as well as its wide reach among readers and viewers.

The award will be presented in Washington, DC, United States, at a special awards ceremony during the Global Health Council's annual international conference.

The deadline for application is January 30 2009.

Click here for more information.

Click here for the online nomination form.

Click here to read about previous award recipients.

Global Health Weekly Update - Monday, October 20 2008.