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Journalist of the year: awards for responsible reporting about epilepsy

2007 competition

The closing date for the 2007 competition is now 1st June 2008.

Epilepsy is a commonly misunderstood condition, carrying stigma and public prejudice. Responsible and accurate reporting about the condition can help to inform and educate, breaking down barriers and raising awareness.

Thanks to funding from independent actuaries and consultants Barnett Waddingham LLP, NSE is granting journalist of the year awards in four categories:

• national newspapers
• regional newspapers
• consumer magazines
• specialist publications such as healthcare and educational publications.

In each category the winner will receive a £500 award and will be invited to a presentation lunch.

Competition rules:

• Entries must have been published between 1st January 2007 and 31st May 2008 .
• Any aspect of epilepsy can be covered. More than one article may be submitted.
• Photocopies are acceptable. Each entry must include the name of the publication it appeared in and the date it was published. Entries will not be returned.
• Entries must reach NSE press office by 5pm on 1st June 2008. The address for entries is Press Office, National Society for Epilepsy, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks SL9 0RJ. Faxed entries are not acceptable.
• Each entry must be accompanied by a separate A4 sheet listing the name, address and contact telephone number of the journalist.
• Articles written by NSE staff will not be eligible to enter.
• Articles published in magazines and newsletters from epilepsy organisations are not eligible for entry
• The judges' decision is final.

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Winners of the 2006 awards

National newspaper - Jane Wheatley, The Times

Consumer magazine – Melissa Murphy, Now

Specialist press - Sal McKeown, Special Children

Regional newspaper – Anna Dowdeswell (formerly Oxford Times, now Bucks Herald)

Winners of the 2005 awards

Lisa Buckingham of Zest magazine won the national title in NSE’s 2005 journalist of the year award. Laurie Coombs of the Burton Mail took the regional title. Both winners received a cheque for £500. A highly commended award went to Alex Galbinski of the Hendon Times.

March 2007

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