Description:
“The Batten Medal rewards individual achievement in public-service journalism, celebrating the memory of revered reporter, editor and newspaper executive James K. Batten. Jim was the chief executive officer of Knight Ridder when he died in 1995 at age 59. The award recognizes a body of work covering a period of up to three years, that represents the journalistic values Jim stood for: compassion, courage, humanity and a deep concern for the underdog. In short, journalism that makes a difference in the lives of real people and their communities. The competition is open to individual reporters, columnists, editorial writers, photographers and graphic artists.”
Cash Prize: $2,500. The 2015 submission date has passed. See site for more information and submission deadlines.
