Otto Sprenger Foundation invites applications for the Hostwriter prize in 2019.
The foundation honours the work of Otto Sprenger, a former unionist and employee of the NDR (a German public service broadcaster). He grew up under impoverished conditions and had to fight for a good education. Otto Sprenger also did a lot of volunteer work and wanted to improve international collaboration of broadcasting companies. For Otto Sprenger the aim of his foundation was defined by supporting young journalists, collaboration and social engagement.
Hostwriter’s goal is to enable and simplify cooperation among journalists. The prize aims at highlighting already existing examples of cooperation, but it’s also supposed to encourage journalists to collaborate across their national borders.
Worth of Award
- The Hostwriter Story Prize awards exemplary works of journalistic collaboration. The first-place winner will receive €2000 and the second-place winner will receive €1000.
- The Hostwriter Pitch Prize is awarded to a team of journalists with an excellent story idea yet to be realized with the help of Hostwriter. Two winners will each receive €1000 for their project.
Eligibility
- The Hostwriter Story Prize is open to teams of two or more journalists who have worked on a story together and have used Hostwriter in some way during the research.
- The Hostwriter Pitch Prize is open to journalism students and recent graduates to apply.
- Previous winners of the Hostwriter Prize are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
To apply, fill out the form on their website
Deadline: The deadline for applications for both prizes is October 31st, 2019