There are seven days left to apply for the ‘Hrvoje Mateljić’ award for the best works of journalists covering the economy.
The Hrvoje Mateljić Award is given for the best newspaper contributions about the economy published in print or digital media, for the best journalistic works about the economy broadcasted in electronic media (radio or TV), and for the best works about the economy by a young journalist under 29 years of age.
Candidates can apply for the competition, which lasts until October 28, either individually, upon the proposal of colleagues, or through the editorial offices they collaborate with. The award is given to one person in each category in the form of a special recognition and a monetary amount of 10,000 HRK. The award is decided by a jury composed of prominent journalists and editors of economic sections, as well as experts from the economy.
The award ceremony will be held on November 29 at the Journalists’ House in Zagreb.
The award was established by Lider in memory of the prematurely deceased colleague, journalist Hrvoje Mateljić. In addition to preserving the memory of Hrvoje, it aims to acknowledge colleagues who persist in high-quality and analytical journalism.
Hrvoje Mateljić (1974 – 2008) was a professional journalist for 12 years before his tragic death. He covered the telecommunications sector, mergers and acquisitions, and showcased the breadth of his knowledge in macroeconomic topics.
The award is given in 3 categories:
for the journalist with the best newspaper contributions about the economy published in print or digital media
for the journalist with the best journalistic works about the economy broadcasted in electronic media (radio or TV)
for the best young journalist, under 29 years of age, for journalistic works about the economy
The award is given to one person in each category in the form of a special recognition and a monetary amount of 10,000 HRK.
1.) Application conditions for newspaper contributions published in print or digital media
Employees, freelance or honorary journalists, and external collaborators of newspapers or internet portals with economic sections or specialized in the economy can apply for the competition.
The condition is that the journalist who wishes to participate in the competition has published at least 24 newspaper contributions on economic topics in the previous three years and has generated income from journalism.
Candidates can apply for the competition personally, upon the proposal of colleagues or editorial offices they collaborate with. Applications and works are submitted electronically in PDF format.
