KC Kulish International Award for Excellence in Print Journalism

Rajasthan Patrika Group announces the fifth KC Kulish (KCK) International Award for Excellence in Print Journalism. This annual award, in memory of Sh Karpoor Chand Kulish, the founder of the group, recognises outstanding efforts by teams of journalists working in daily newspapers globally to promote rights and freedom for a better quality of life. The award theme (for entries published in 2011) is "Changemakers".

Entries related to the theme are invited from daily newspapers around the world. The group seeks to honour journalists who have contributed the most compelling stories in print that impact the lives and meet the aspirations of marginalised groups of a community. The stories on the theme should highlight outstanding effort/s of the Changemaker/s, significance, and impact of their work. The stories must exhibit planning and team work on part of the journalists from daily newspapers.

The winning team is awarded a cash prize of US$11,000 and a medal and certificate to each team member. The trophy and prize money is awarded to the institution or team leader (in the case of an independent team) on behalf of the team. Ten entries also receive special awards of merit and are given certificates and medals. There is no entry fee for the award. The entries should be based on published stories in daily newspapers between January 1 2011 and December 31 2011 for the fifth KCK award.

Theme for KCK award - 2011 "Changemakers"

"Change is inevitable in any progressive society and a reflection of tireless and selfless efforts of the Changemakers. There are people and organizations whose individual and collective endeavors have been instrumental in bringing paradigm shifts and change in practices in different fields of human activities. Big changes led by lateral thinkers improve common understanding, create systems for replicating the ideas, lessen human suffering, help build better societies and leave indelible impact.

Its been a challenge for the Changemakers to sustain against all odds and simultaneously establish strength of their ideas and inspire the world to emulate. If their efforts translate into policy change or attempt total shift in processes or impact larger groups of societies they would be talked about, debated or appreciated.

Media has the onus to bring to the fore the efforts/ concepts/ journeys of the Changemakers who have contributed / have been contributing significantly to the society. Media stories can catch the waves of change, identify the Changemakers, investigate the claims and measure impact from journalistic yardsticks. Caution should also be observed in finding right people, speaking for genuine people and genuine efforts having larger canvas and broader vision."