Entries are by nomination only.
This honour recognises a sustained and extraordinary contribution to newspaper journalism on the part of an individual. The recipient will have demonstrated impeccable ethics and craft excellence. The results will have enriched South African public life. Where the person’s accomplishment has been achieved in the face of obstacles; this will add to the nominee’s ratings.
History of the award:
This award used to be dedicated to the historical journalistic figure, Allan Kirkland Soga, born in the early 1860’s and served as editor of Izwi Labantu (Voice of the People) between 1898 – 1908.
Soga also helped found the South African Native Press Association in 1902 – the first African news service on the African continent. He also wrote a regular column in Umteteli wa Bantu in the early 1920’s. Historian, Les Switzer, describes the man as “undoubtedly one of the leading intellectuals of his generation”. Soga is remembered for the journalistic credo which he promoted: “Against the wrong that needs resistance; for the good that lacks assistance.”
CRITEA
- Individuals can submit nominations with thorough motivations about the person they have nominated and may include samples of work done in print, online or broadcasting (radio & TV). The individual’s accomplishment should have been over a career of a minimum of 20 years in journalism.
- The nomination should be in the form of a written letter (or letters) of recommendation.
- The information should address the reasons why the nominee is deserving of this recognition.
- Additional supporting materials such as testimonials, press cuttings and TV or radio clips are welcomed.
- No entry fee or entry form is required for this award.
- Judges are not eligible for nomination. Previous winners of this category are also not eligible.
- The winner will receive the Standard Bank Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Trophy and Certificate.
- This award has no prize money
This award has no prize money
RULES & PROCEDURE
- Individuals can submit nominations with thorough motivations about the person they have nominated and may include samples of work done in print, online or broadcasting (radio & TV). The individual’s accomplishment should have been over a career of at least 20 years in journalism.
- The nomination should be in the form of a written letter (or letters) of recommendation.
- The information should address the reasons why the nominee is deserving of this recognition.
- Additional supporting materials (testimonials/press cuttings.TV or radio clips) are welcomed.
- No entry fee or entry form is required for this award.