Kenyalang Shell Press Awards
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In liaison with Federation of Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA)
Jointly sponsored by Sarawak State Government & Sarawak Shell Berhad
c/o Corporate Affairs, Sarawak Shell Berhad, 98100 Lutong, Miri
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2009
RULES AND REGULATIONS
GENERAL
Professional journalists, photographers, cameramen, and producers who are permanently and/or
contractually employed by newspaper and mass media organisations in Sarawak are invited to submit
entries for the Kenyalang Shell Press Awards 2009. Their works must be published in any of the main
languages - Bahasa Melayu, English, and Chinese.
2.
2.1
ELIGIBILITY of PARTICIPANTS
Participants must be Malaysians and based/residing in Sarawak.
2.2
Full-time journalists/photographers working for BERNAMA and Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia are also
eligible to participate by virtue of their role as news providers to media organisations in Malaysia.
2.2
Free-lancers and stringers/part-timers are NOT ELIGIBLE to participate.
3.
3.1
ENTRIES
Only works published in daily newspapers or telecast in electronic media between
1 May 2008 and 30 April 2009 are eligible to be submitted as entries.
3.2
Only works published in newspapers and/or aired by TV stations based in Malaysia and Brunei can be
submitted as entries.
3.3
Entries may be submitted by newspaper organisations or magazines or TV stations related to
journalism or journalist’s works.
3.4
A journalist may submit a maximum of 2 entries in any category for individual honours and 1 entry in a
team effort. All entry forms submitted must bear the official stamp of the participant's employer
and must carry the signature of the EDITOR/BUREAU CHIEF. Entries not meeting these
requirements will be disqualified.
3.5
Winning entries will be awarded prizes subject to Clause 4 below and the Judges Decision (refer to
PANEL OF JUDGES and RESPONSIBILITIES)
3.6
Only original works will be considered as entries. Translations will not be accepted.
3.7
The awards for all the categories are open to individual journalists, photographers, producers, or
cameramen on the basis of published materials. However, if an editor/publisher or a journalist
considers that an outstanding coverage of a story/item being the work of a team, not published under a
single journalist's byline, merit a prize, he/she is free to submit it for consideration. In such cases, a
brief covering note must be submitted with the entry, naming members of the team.
3.8
An entry may consist of an item of the published works or series/follow-ups on the same subject.
3.9
Each entry submitted for judging should be accompanied by an entry form and clearly indicated category, sections etc. Duplicate copies of materials/works must also be accompanied by duplicate
copies of entry form.
3.10 Entries submitted will not be returned. The Secretariat reserves the right to use the entries submitted
for non-profit publication.
3.11 4 COPIES of the published works/materials, of which at least one copy must be the original, must be
submitted. Any entry without the original copy of published works/materials will automatically be
disqualified.
3.12 Envelopes/packaging containing entries must be clearly marked "Kenyalang Shell Press Awards 2009"
plus the relevant category e.g. “Kenyalang Shell Press Awards 2009 – Photograph Award" on the
envelope/packaging.
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3.13 All entries (by registered mail OR hand-delivered) must reach the following address on or before 29
May 2009:
The Secretariat
Kenyalang Shell Press Awards 2009
c/o Corporate Affairs
Sarawak Shell Berhad
Shell Office, Jalan Shell
98100 Lutong, Miri.
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CATEGORY AND PRIZES
4.1 Category 1 (Writing) - KENYALANG PRESS AWARD
4.1.1 Section A - Journalism Award (Feature and News Feature)
(Development, socio-economic news and feature articles not classified under Section B)
The main award will be selected from this section. The most outstanding entries in Bahasa Melayu,
English and Chinese from newspaper organisations, BERNAMA, and/or Jabatan Penerangan
Malaysia will be considered for this prize.
Prizes
Winning entries in each language, i.e. Bahasa Melayu, Chinese and English will be awarded prizes
and certificates as follows:
1. 1st prize : RM2,500.00
2. 2nd Prize : RM1,500.00
3. 3rd Prize : RM1,000.00
If no entries merit the above prizes, consolation prizes of RM500/- will be given to the next best entries
among the entries submitted in each language. The organising committee will decide on the
consolation awards.
4.1.2 Section B – News Reporting Awards (general interest items, exclusive reports, etc. Features do
not qualify)
This award is given to journalists whose reporting on topical and current issues and events including
arts, culture and sports, have contributed towards enhancing knowledge, stimulate public interest and
promote desired response and development amongst the community.
Prizes
Three winners i.e 1st, 2nd & 3rd are offered for each language group (Bahasa Melayu, Chinese and
English). The prizes distribution is as follows:
1. 1st prize: RM1, 500.00
2. 2nd Prize: RM1, 000.00
3. 3rd Prize: RM500.00
If no entries merits the top prizes, consolation prizes of RM500/- will be given to the next best entries
among the entries submitted in each language.
4.1.3 Section C - Sports Reporting Awards
This award is given to journalists whose writing, either commentaries or reviews on sports activities
and development in the country, contribute towards the enhanced development or preservation of any
particular field of sports, be it modern or traditional.
Prizes
Three top prizes i.e. 1st, 2nd & 3rd are offered for each language group (Bahasa Melayu, Chinese and
English). The prizes distribution is as follows:
1. 1st prize: RM1, 500.00
2. 2nd Prize: RM800.00
3. 3rd Prize: RM500.00
If no entries merits the top prizes, consolation prizes of RM500/- will be given to the next best entries
among the entries submitted in each language.
4.2
Category 2 - Photograph Award
Participants may submit up to a maximum of three news pictures of different topics for judging.
Participants are required to send three copies of each picture submitted measuring 8 x 10 inches (8R).
The name and address of the participant and the newspaper organisation and date of publication must
be clearly indicated at the back of each photograph.
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Entries should also be accompanied by newspaper cutting(s) in which the photograph(s) was/were
published. Each entry should have a title and carries a brief synopsis.
Entry under this category is opened to full-time photographers employed by newspaper organisations,
BERNAMA or Information Department.
Prizes
Three top prizes i.e. 1st, 2nd & 3rd are offered for each language group (Bahasa Melayu, Chinese and
English). The prizes distribution is as follows:
1. 1st prize: RM1, 500.00
2. 2nd Prize: RM800.00
3. 3rd Prize: RM500.00
If no entries merits the top prizes, consolation prize of RM500/- will be given to the next best entries
among the entries submitted in each language.
4.3
Category 3 - Broadcast Journalism Award
Entry under this category is opened to an individual or a group (maximum five) of
journalists/cameramen working for the electronic media not necessarily based in Sarawak. Works
produced can be in any of the three main languages, i.e. English, Bahasa Melayu and Chinese,
however the articles/stories must be Sarawak-based.
Only news reports that have been aired through the news slots or any other slots related to news are
eligible for this prize. Documentaries, lecture programmes, forums, issues and others do not qualify.
Entry/entries must be submitted in VHS, CD or DVD formats and should be submitted in three copies
for each entry.
Prizes
Three top prizes i.e. 1st, 2nd & 3rd are offered for each language group (Bahasa Melayu, Chinese and
English). The prizes distribution is as follows:
1. 1st prize: RM1, 800.00
2. 2nd Prize: RM900.00
3. 3rd Prize: RM500.00
If no entries merits the top prizes, consolation prize of RM500/- will be given to the next best entries
among the entries submitted in each language.
4.4
Category 4 – Environmental Journalism Award
This award is given to journalists including broadcasting whose news reporting in any major languages
on environment, environmental improvement, preservation and conservation efforts, have contributed
towards enhancing knowledge, raised public interest and promoted desired response and
development amongst the community.
Prizes
Three top prizes i.e. 1st, 2nd & 3rd are offered for each language group (Bahasa Melayu, Chinese and
English). The prizes distribution is as follows:
1. 1st prize: RM1, 500.00
2. 2nd Prize: RM800.00
3. 3rd Prize: RM500.00
If no entries merits the top prizes, consolation prize of RM500/- will be given to the next best entries
among the entries submitted in each language.
4.5
Category 5 – Health News Reporting Award
This award is given to journalists including broadcasting whose news reporting in any major languages
on health and health-related subject have contributed towards enhancing knowledge, raised public
awareness, interest and promoted desired response and development amongst the community.
Prizes
Three top prizes i.e. 1st, 2nd & 3rd are offered for each language group (Bahasa Melayu, Chinese and
English). The prizes distribution is as follows:
1. 1st prize: RM1, 500.00
2. 2nd Prize: RM800.00
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3. 3rd Prize: RM500.00
If no entries merits the top prizes, consolation prize of RM500/- will be given to the next best entries
among the entries submitted in each language.
5.
SCREENING PANEL
5.1
Entry-screening panel made up of the organising committee of the awards will be responsible for
screening the list of participants (not the entries submitted). The responsibility of this panel is to verify
the participants' eligibility based on the rules of this Award.
5.2
The organiser has the right to disqualify any journalist if his/her eligibility and status is in doubt and will
investigate the eligibility and status of the affected participant/s.
5.3
The Secretariat (in this case Shell office responsible for the collection and compilation of entries), in
liaison with Malaysian Press Institute (MPI), will carry out the initial screening of entries as they are
received to ensure that they are properly categorised, for example, news reports are compiled in the
news reports category, etc. Any abnormality detected will be brought up to the committee for further
action.
PANEL OF JUDGES and GUIDELINE FOR JUDGING
1.
Composition of Panel and Responsibilities
There will be one Main Panel and four Sub-Panels as follows:
A. Main Panel - comprises of a Chairman, Vice Chairman and all the Chairmen of the Sub-Panels
B. Sub-Panel - comprises of a Chairman and two members.
1.1
The Sub-Panels will judge the various entries according to the language of the entries, that is Bahasa
Malaysia, English, Chinese and Photography. The fifth Sub-Panel will judge entries for the Broadcast
Journalism Award.
1.2
The Main Panel will decide the winners based on the recommendations of the Chairmen of the
Sub-Panels but not necessarily agreeing to them. Members of the Main Panel will meet to
decide/confirm the winners of all the categories at a time and place to be determined by the Chairman.
1.3
Panel members will maintain absolute secrecy on matters relating to entries and judging.
1.4
The panel of judges will be nominated solely by & at the discretion of the Malaysian Press Institute
(MPI). If a member is nominated for any of the prizes, he/she has to be relieved of his/her duties as a
panel member, unless he/she rejects the nomination.
1.5
The judges may vary the composition of the panels/sub-panels without prior announcement.
1.7
The panel of judges may withhold any prize(s) if they believe that the standard of entries does not
merit recognition.
1.8
An individual or a team will be eligible for ONE prize only in one category.
2.
Judges Decision
2.1
Judges' decision shall be final. However, a decision may be rescinded by the organiser, if such a
decision is disputed on the following grounds:
a.
the writer is not eligible based on definition in No.2 ELIGIBILITY of PARTICIPANTS of the Rules
& Regulations;
b.
entries are materials published outside the specified period as stated in No.3 ENTRIES of the
Rules & regulations;
c.
the winning entry is not original;
d.
the winning entry has won top prize at the State or national-level competition.
3.
GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING OF PRESS AWARDS
Judges will consider the following criteria as a basis for arriving at their decision.
3.1
For Journalism Awards.
a.
Content/Subject Matter
40 points
5
b.
c.
3.2.
3.3
Quality of Research/Deadline Element
Style and Use of Language
30 points
30 points
For Broadcast Journalism Award
a.
Quality of Research
b.
Creativity
c.
Content/Headlines
d.
Quality of Technique/Presentations
30 points
30 points
20 points
20 points
For Photograph Awards
a.
News Value
b.
Composition
c.
Technical Excellence
40 points
35 points
25 points
April 2009
Kenyalang Shell Press Awards
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In liaison with Federation of Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA)
Jointly sponsored by Sarawak State Government & Sarawak Shell Berhad
c/o Corporate Affairs, Sarawak Shell Berhad, 98100 Lutong, Miri
2009
ENTRY FORM
(A completed form must accompany each entry)
Category/Type of Awards: ...............................................................................................…………………
Name (as in I/C): .......................................................................... Tel. No.: .................................................
(BLOCK LETTER)
Chinese character (if applicable): .......................................................................
Name of organisation: ..............................................................................................
Sex: ......................................
Identity card no.: ..............................................
Details of entry submitted
ENTRY
Title: ........................................................................................................
........................................................................................................
(if in Chinese, please provide English translation of title)
Date of Publication/broadcast: .......................................................................
Name of Publication/TV station: ...............................................................
I, .............................................................., the undersigned, fully agree to abide by the rules and regulations
governing this competition.
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Signature of Participant
.........................................................................................
Verified and approved by: Editor-In-Chief/Head of Dept. or Representative
Name in print: .............................................................
Signature: .............................................................
.........................................................................................
Name/Seal of Publication/Organisation
IMPORTANT:
1. Entries not signed & verified by Editors/Employers will not be accepted
2. Each entry submitted must be in three copies, i.e. the original plus two duplicate copies, each
accompanied by the entry form. Entries not complying with this requirement will be disqualified.
3. Entries must reach the Secretariat by 29 May 2009 at 4.00 pm.
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Participant’s Entry Checklist
Before submitting your entry, please go through this checklist to ensure you fulfil all the
requirements.
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Articles
The original + two copies, all properly arranged
Entry form
 State category/section clearly in each entry form
 Ensure original and duplicate entry forms are signed
Synopsis of article
One paragraph synopsis of each article
Team entry
List out names of all team members in the entry form
Photographs
3 original copies with accompanying title/narration
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Articles in Chinese language
 Synopsis in English is preferred, however participant may
write in Chinese for clarity
 Title of entry must be translated into English or BM
Article in series
Clearly indicate each part and/or page and arranged properly
Official use ONLY
Received by: .................................................................................................
Date: ..................................................................................................
Register No.: ..................................................................................................
Comment:
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