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Nominations are still open for Index on Censorship’s 2009 T R Fyvel Book Award.
DATELINE: 27/1/09
Details of the award follow and nominations will be accepted up until Friday 20 February.Nominations are open for the 2009 T R Fyvel Book Award. The Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards honour those battling censorship, or those bringing to light stories that would otherwise be forgotten.
T R Fyvel Book Award
This award is given to a book that has given new insight into issues or events, shown a perspective not often acknowledged, or given a platform to new voices. The book should have been first published (or made available) between January 2008 and February 2009 inclusive.
To nominate a book, please send ten copies to: Freedom of Expression Awards, Index on Censorship, 6-8 Amwell Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 1UQ.
Please enclose any relevant publisher’s material, such as release dates, author’s notes etc.
Last year’s short list for The T R Fyvel Book Award:
The Art of Political Murder: Who killed Bishop Gerardi? Francisco Goldman, Atlantic Books (Winner). The Loser, Fatos Kongoli, Seren Holy Warriors: A Journey into the Heart of Indian Fundamentalism, Edna Fernandes, Portobello Books, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Moshin Hamid, Penguin/Viking.
Index Film Award
This award is given for a feature-length film or documentary that highlights issues around censorship or freedom of expression, or for a film whose power derives from its subject matter and the risks taken making and/or releasing it. Broadly, for commercial releases to be eligible they must have had a UK premier in a cinema or on television, or a DVD released in the UK between January 2008 and February 2009 inclusive.
Bindmans Law and Campaigning Award
This award is given to lawyers or campaigners who have fought repression, or have struggled to change political climates and perceptions. Special attention is given to people using or establishing legal precedents to fight injustice.
The Economist New Media Award
This new award seeks to recognise the use of computer or Internet technology to foster debate, argument or dissent. Nominations can also cover those who enhance online freedom through the use of new technologies.
The Index Journalism Award
This award recognises journalism of dogged determination and bravery, often representing a different point of view in the media. Special attention will be given to the context of the writing and the relevance of the issues. Nominations close 20 February 2009.
For further information about nominations or tickets email: awards@indexoncensorship.org or call 020 7278 2313.
Freedom of Expression Awards 2009
Keynote, Sir David Hare: Host, Jonathan Dimbleby: Judges, Shaheed Fatima, Martin Rynja, Christina Lamb, Mark Kermode, Emily Bell.
Special Address: Richard Sambrook, Head of BBC World.
Last modified: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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