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Reuters has been a proud supporter of the INSP for two years now and we’re delighted to be able to assist such a dynamic and unique movement of independent media. Being one of the judges for the first-ever International Street Paper Awards this year has given me further insight into the important work of street papers as advocates for social change.
, Editor-in-Chief, Reuters,
The International Street Paper Awards
Established in 2008, the International Street Paper Awards were created to highlight the outstanding achievements of independent street paper journalism and their contribution to social justice, both on a local and global scale. The awards are held every second year as part of INSP's annual conference.
2011
The 3rd International Street Paper Awards took place on 22nd July, in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow, as part of INSP's 16th Annual Conference. Read more. The call for entries was met with a fantastic response, with a total of 189 entried, submitted by 48 INSP street papers in 24 countries. Click here for a picture gallery.
2009
The 2nd International Street Paper Awards took place on the 14th May 2009, as a core part of INSP's 14th Annual Conference, co-hosted by street paper member Megafon in Bergen, Norway. The 2009 call for entries received a total of 174 entries submitted in the 7 awards categories. Entries came from a total of 50 different street papers, across 24 countries, covering a diverse range of perspectives on social and economic justice. Click here for a picture gallery.
2008
The first-ever International Street Paper Awards were hosted in Glasgow, Scotland in June 2008, as a part of INSP's 13th Annual Conference. The 2008 global Call for Entries received an overwhelming response, with 120 entries submitted by 41 INSP street papers in 24 countries. Winners were selected in 6 categories by a judging panel of top professionals from UK and international media agencies. Watch the awards film here. Click here for a picture gallery.