2010 AWARD NOMINEES

Each year, two International Press Freedom Awards are given in recognition of the courage and determination of foreign journalists who regularly face obstacles in order to get the news out. Whether the threats be judicial, physical or otherwise, these dedicated and principled individuals continue to work tirelessly - often risking their lives - so that the news media remain free.

The Vox Libera Award is an annual award granted to a Canadian who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the principles of free expression and who has had made an important and sustained contribution - at home or abroad - to those same principles.

The award is not necessarily given every year, but as and when appropriate.

CJFE awards The Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award to recognize a Canadian journalist who, through his or her work, has made an important contribution to reinforcing and promoting the principle of freedom of the press in this country or elsewhere.

The award is not necessarily given every year, but as and when appropriate.