KARPOOR CHANDRA KULISH AWARD 2007:
Year 1956, nine years after Independence of India, one journalist dared to dream of a newspaper free from influences and interests, totally credible, wedded to truth and public good and devoid of commercial concerns and set about making it a reality. Karpoor Chandra Kulish’s dream and ideals drove him to launch Rajasthan Patrika with a borrowed capital of Rs 500 (about 100 US dollars then). Today Rajasthan Patrika is the most authentic voice of India’s largest state, besides being the only Hindi daily with readership in most parts of India including such non-Hindi speaking states as West Bengal, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest circulated Hindi newspapers of the Indian sub-continent, and is among the top 50 newspapers of the world with over 13 million readers in
The phenomenal growth from virtual scratch was possible only due to Karpoor Chandra Kulish’s grit and determination and his faith in the people of Rajasthan, who responded generously to his brand of journalism based on truth, courage and independence. Karpoor Chandra Kulish never swerved from the path of fairness and honesty. Professional excellence went hand in hand with coverage of news and expression of views always focused on public interest and welfare. He set high standards and healthy traditions for his successors to imbibe and follow.
Even today, the ideals and traditions of Karpoor Chandra Kulish remain the driving force for Rajasthan Patrika. In a recent BBC-Reuters survey, Rajasthan Patrika was listed among the top five “most trusted” publications of the country. The interests and problems of citizens as readers remain the newspaper’s prime focus and concern.
The Rajasthan Patrika Group is glad to announce the Karpoor Chandra Kulish Award 2007 (KCK Award 2007). This annual award, in the hallowed memory of Karpoor Chand Kulish, is aimed at recognizing efforts of thought leaders in media, journalist’s outstanding contributions to upholding professional values as well as protecting and promoting ethics and morality, right and freedom of the people for better quality of life. The award theme for year 2007 shall be “Human Development.
“Human Development”:
The first KCK Award for excellence in print journalism will be open to those who have authored and published the most compelling write-ups in media contributing to changing the lives and meeting the aspirations of people. We seek to honor journalists who covered events of people’s struggle for a life of dignity, fulfillment and honor.
We expect the contributions to represent manifestation of man’s unique spirit and goodness of life. They shall also depict strong focus on showcasing self-governance leading to effective social change.
One award of US$ 11,000 would be given to the winner of KCK Award. One medal and certificate shall be given to each team member, the trophy and prize money shall be awarded to the institution or team leader (in case of independent team) on behalf of the team.
The distribution of the prize money rests with the concerned institution or leader of the team in case of an independent team application. Awards are restricted to Print Media only. Two institutions shall share the amount if both of them receive the same rating by the Jury.
Apart from this, 10 entries shall also receive special mention and would be given certificate & medal.
Entries for this award must represent significant news story, depth in research, resourcefulness and courage in gathering information, and relating the story to broaden its dimension. Nominees for the awards will be selected and proposed by recognized panel of jury. Thus:
1. Award is valid only for stories by a team of journalists.
2. An independent team of journalists is invited to send maximum of two entries. A publication may have two entries from every print center.
3. A team shall at least have three team members including the team leader. They could represent at least three different areas (example: edit desk, reporting, research, layout desk, cartoon, photo journalist etc.).
4. Stories should have been published on or after
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6. Non – Hindi and English entries must be accompanied by full and accurate English translations. Hindi entries should have a brief of the story in English attached to the entry.
7. Entries must consist of journalistic content inspired by then current news.
8. In case the entry is a yearlong campaign or has more than one printed news articles, please highlight the three articles on which the entry should be judged. We encourage submission of the complete campaign.
9. Entries must have been published in a daily.
10. Each participant accepts full responsibility of his/her work and discharges Rajasthan Patrika from any responsibility in respect of third parties. Each participant agrees not to hold Rajasthan Patrika Group responsible for any claims made against copyright of ideas, content, images or disputes whatsoever.
11. All material submitted in the competition will become the property of Rajasthan Patrika and will not be returned. Rajasthan Patrika reserves the right to use any of the entries for publicity purpose.
12. Applicants are encouraged to keep copies of all information submitted along with a copy of the application form.
13. The decision of the jury shall be final and binding for all.
14. Results will be declared on our website www.rajasthanpatrika.com/kckaward
15. Announcement of the awardees shall be at the ceremony, which shall be informed to all winning team leaders/publications by email as mentioned in the application form a few days in advance.
16. All participants must strictly observe the entry rules. Completion of entry form will imply full acceptance of the contest rules by each participant. Non-compliance with any of the entry rules will result in automatic disqualification of the entry.
17. Entries must be accompanied by filled in application format, available with this document. The same should be attested by the publication in which the entry has been featured. Incomplete application format may not be accepted.
18. A signed original letter from the Editor of the publication on official letterhead supporting the submission (in case of entries from publications).
19. A signed letter of support should be submitted on the official letterhead from the publication. (in case independent team entries)
20. A letter of support with all team members authorizing the institution/team leader on whose name the cheque shall be drafted on behalf of the team.
21. All entrants are expected to follow all rules. Completion of the form and application format shall imply acceptance of rules.
22. Rajasthan Patrika shall not be responsible for lost entries in transit or for any delivery charges.
23. Rajasthan Patrika reserves all rights of acceptance, rejection or reproduction of the entries submitted in contest without any prior reason/consent whatsoever.
24. In case of any legal disputes arising, the court of jurisdiction shall be Jaipur only.
25. All tax liabilities shall be borne by the awardees.
26. Tax will be deducted at source if applicable.
27. The above rules and regulations may be amended to allow fair judgment. Rajasthan Patrika group holds all rights for the same.
28.For queries and clarifications email kckaward@rajasthanpatrika.com.
29. Entries fulfilling all requirements should reach the following address: KCK Award, Rajasthan Patrika Private Limited, Kesargarh, JLN Marg,, Jaipur 302004,
30. Employees of Rajasthan Patrika and Rajasthan Patrika group companies are not entitled for sending entries for the award.
Application form:
Name of the Publication:
Name of the Team Leader:
Name Team Members with designations/field of work:
Title/Concern of the entry:
Publication day and date:
Impact in brief:
Evidences attached to the story (if any):
Disclaimers:
If the entry wins the award, cheque should be made in the name of below mentioned publication or team leader. This is in consent with the team members / publication:
Name:
Bank:
Account number:
PAN Number:
Address and direct contact number/mobile:
Please attach a letter of consent from the publication (in case of publication) or team members (in case of an independent team) on whose favor the prize money cheque shall be drawn.
Team leader to be contacted in case of clarification/information:
Name:
Telephone number (with ISD/STD code): (O) (M)
Email Address:
Fax:
We assure the judges that this work is original in content and is conceived by us.
Signature of the Team Leader
Application Format:
· Theme of the Story
· Number of articles in the story
· Dates with copies of the story printed
· Research elements involved and inferences of the research conducted
· Impact of the story
· Copy of Evidences for the story (Copy of the newspaper in which the story is printed, photocopy of the stories, any other evidence of importance)
· What inspired your team to work on this story
· What did you want to achieve from the coverage of this story
· Translation in English (if applicable)
· Please attach photograph of all team members
(Attach extra sheets if needed for answers)
Checklist for the entries:
- Application form
- Filled application format
- Evidences
§ Original copy of the newspaper
§ Photocopy or cuttings of the articles printed
§ Any other evidence
- Authorization letter of cheque by other team members/organization
- Letter of support for the entry from the publication
- Photographs of team members
This is to certify that the entry attached by Mr./Ms…………………….. with the team members…………………………………………..on the concern of ………………… is valid and was printed in our publication.
We extend our support and best wishes to his team as an independent team application.
Regards
Editor
Certification of Entry
This is to certify that the attached be treated as the official entry from our publication……………………… from the print center of ……………………………….
The team leader was Mr./Ms…………………………………..with team members…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Thank you for accepting our entry.
Regards
Editor
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