TALENTED journalism students in Ellesmere Port are being challenged to write a hard-hitting article, based on one of the Co-operative’s social goals themes.
The Co-operative Group Student Journalist of the Year awards 2008 will invite novice news writers to submit a feature on any of the five topics central to the group’s mission – climate change, social intrusion, tackling crime, food ethics and modern co-operation.
The North West regional winner will receive £1,000 and their article will be published in Co-operative News, the world’s oldest co-operative newspaper.
Judges will pick an overall national winner from the eight regional finalists who will receive an additional £3,000 and the chance to have their work published in The Independent newspaper.
The group’s five social goals are based on traditional co-operative values as well as the beliefs of its members.
Russ Brady, head of public relations, said: “The Co-operative’s social goals focus on many of the big issues facing all of us today, giving prospective environment, crime, health, business or social affairs correspondents some rich topics to get their teeth into.
“We urge any journalism student with a flair for intelligent, challenging and thought-provoking writing and a passion for investigation and research, to take this opportunity to get their talent noticed.”
Entries should be between 750 and 1,000 words and must be submitted before 5pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. For details call 0161 827 5281 or visit www.co-operative.co.uk/ studentjournalistawards
