The Population Institute's Global Media Awards are devoted to drawing attention to global population issues. The awards honour those who have contributed to creating an awareness of population problems through journalism. Entries will be evaluated on their potential to educate and inform policy-makers or the general public about issues related to population growth.

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Best Article or Series of Articles: For a journalist or journalists who best discuss population-related issues in an article or series of articles appearing in printed or online new sources, including magazines. This excludes any opinion pieces.
• Best Book: For the author or authors of the best book on population-related issues.
• Best News Service: For the news service that gives the best coverage of population-related issues appearing in printed newspapers.
• Best Online News Service: For the news service that gives the best coverage of population-related issues appearing solely online. The collected news can appear either online or through an email service.
• Best Radio Show: For the radio show that best highlights population-related issues. The show must have been produced for radio broadcast or online use.
• Best Film or Miniseries: For the best film or miniseries that discusses population-related issues. Short films and animations are acceptable.
• Best TV Show: For the TV show that best highlights population-related issues.
• Best Editorial Cartoon: For the best editorial cartoon published in print or online newspapers discussing population-related issues. Cartoons published on a journalism media site are accepted.
• Best Print Editorial or Broadcast Commentary: For the columnist or editorial writer that writes the best columns or editorials on population-related issues that appear in print newspapers. Editorials appearing solely online are excluded.
• Best Online Commentary or Blog: For the best editorial or opinion piece appearing online that discusses population-related issues.
• Best Serial Drama: For the serial drama that best discusses population or family planning. This can be in either TV or radio format.
• Best Game: For the best electronic or online game that helps to educate the public on population-related issues. 

The jury will score entries on the following criteria: Is the programme reporting: accurate and fair; easily understood by the audience; offering a new or enhanced perspective on the subject of population; relevant to the public policy debate on population or public understanding of issues related to population; and well-presented?

Eligible works must have been published or aired between September 1 2008 and August 31 2009. Entry guidelines include:

1. Entries must contain nominee's name, address, phone, and email.
2. Entries must be accompanied by a brief description of the entry and a justification explaining why it should be considered for a Global Media Award.
3. English translations must accompany entries in other languages.
4. Applicants must submit three printed copies of their work.

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Press release from the Bill Ryerson on June 10 2009.