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The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award

The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award. The award. Recognizes leadership potential of young IFAJ members Supports global advancement of agricultural journalism and communications Ten €1000 awards given annually

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The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award

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  1. The IFAJ-AlltechYoung Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award

  2. The award • Recognizes leadership potential of young IFAJ members • Supports global advancement of agricultural journalism and communications • Ten €1000 awards given annually • Winners participate at IFAJ congress (September 11-14, 2011,Canada)

  3. Sponsor: Alltech A leading animal health and nutrition company providing natural solutions to the feed and food industries - Presence in 120 countries with more than 2,300 employees - Ranked 7th in animal health companies

  4. Award requirements • Candidates must be involved in agricultural journalism or communications • No more than 35 years old as of December 31, 2010 • Must be willing to attend the congress

  5. Procedure • One nomination per guild • Guilds choose their candidates from field of applicants • Judging conducted by panel chaired by IFAJ secretary general Owen Roberts

  6. Why participate? What’s in it for YOU and YOUR MEMBERS?

  7. Why participate? “We live in a fast-paced world that demands an increasingly global perspective for professional communicators. Through this partnership with Alltech, the IFAJ can provide young journalists with that perspective by networking with other colleagues at our annual congresses.” • IFAJ President Mike Wilson, USA

  8. Why particpate? “I’ve had the chance to meet and build relationships with fellow journalists from around the globe, which is both as much a valuable career asset as it is just plain fun staying in touch with new friends in the lull between congresses! • Lilian Schaer, Canada, 2010 IFAJ-Alltech Young Leader Award Winner

  9. Long term, positive effects • IFAJ members report the two most important membership features are professional development and congress participation. • This award combines both! • The benefits carry on throughout the winners’ careers.

  10. 2007 winners Karli Flinta-Murphy Canada Goran Djakovic Serbia Jiri Masek Czech Republic Clemmie Gleeson Great Britain

  11. 2008 winners Sarah Sutton Canada Elizabeth Svyatkivska Ukraine Juan Manuel Repetto Argentina Carey Brown USA Heike Engels Germany

  12. 2009 winners - Juan Manuel Fernández (Argentina)- Stephanie Großpötzl (Austria)- Maija Kallio (Finland)- Klaus Strotmann (Germany)- Guus ten Hove (The Netherlands)- Uros Davidovic (Serbia)- Juraj Huba (Slovakia)- Elisa Plumed Lucas (Spain)- Tove Nilsson (Sweden)- Andrew Watts (UK) 

  13. 2010 winners - Andrea Bahrenberg, Germany- Liza Burger, South Africa- Jesus Colmenarejo, Spain-Margaret Donnelly, Ireland- Tatjana Kren Hlebic, Slovenia- Aleksandar Radovic, Serbia- Soledad Ricca, Argentina-Lilian Schaer, Canada-Terhi Torikka, Finland- Sarah Trickett, UK

  14. A virtuous circle More than 30 young leaders alumni, all becoming active members of IFAJ

  15. Something New! Alltech – IFAJ “Boot Camp” • Focused on leadership development • Two-day intensive program • Work with colleagues and leading journalists from around the world

  16. How to apply • Prospective participants: Submit applications electronically to your guild (see application under “contests and awards” on www.ifaj.org) • Guilds: Submit the successful candidate’s application electronically to Owen Roberts, award chair (owen@uoguelph.ca) • Attach resume and up to three samples of candidates’ work • Explain candidates’ leadership potential

  17. Deadlines • Applications must be received by the award chair by April 15, 2011

  18. Enquiries Owen Roberts + (1) 519-824-4120 Ext. 58278 Guelph, Canada Email: owen@uoguelph.ca

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