03 March 2005

Paul Kidd Courage Prize open to Canadian journalists

PEN Canada is seeking nominations for its Paul Kidd Courage Prize. It is open to Canadian journalists and journalists working for Canadian media outlets who have made a contribution to journalism (print or broadcast), who have risked their careers in pursuit of a story and who take an independent viewpoint.

Nominations are open until March 31, 2005 and should be accompanied by a cover letter explaining why the nominee should win the prize and samples of the person’s work.

Send nominations to: PEN Canada/Paul Kidd Courage Prize, 24 Ryerson Ave., Suite 214, Toronto, Ontario, M5P 2T3.