GHANA JOURNALISTS ASSOCAITION AWARDS

The award winner and the work being awarded should even if surrounded by controversy, be defensible by the executives of the GJA based on sound journalistic standards and ethical principles. In addition to applying the basic journalistic standards of accuracy, balance, relevance, background, social impact, ethical standards and language presentation, the individual awarded the Journalist of the Year is subjected to a higher standard of excellence in reporting and writing and in a show of professionalism... One of the cardinal principles of the Ghana Journalists Association is "to promote the attainment of high professional standards, integrity and media accountability". Under Article Three of its Constitution on the Aims and Objectives, the Association is required to among other things "promote professionalism and high journalistic standards and reward and honour outstanding members periodically".

Also known as: GJA Awards

Primary location: Accra Ghana