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| Nick Blazquez, President, Diageo Africa |
Blazquez, who made this known in a statement by his company to announce its annual Africa Business Reporting Awards, said his belief was as a result of his experience as a long-term investor in Africa.
“As a result, these awards were launched in 2004 as a practical way of
raising awareness of economic opportunity in Africa and to celebrate
excellent business journalism. In 2013, ten years on from the Awards’
inception, Africa’s profile as a business and investment destination is
higher than ever. This is reflected in the fact that the Awards have
continued to grow year on year and, in 2012, attracted more than 1000
entries from 27 countries, “he said.
The statement further reads: “Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards
2013 are already attracting high-quality entries from the best
journalists around the world. The Awards celebrate their ten-year
anniversary in 2013 and will once again showcase the most influential
and innovative journalism from and about Africa. All journalists,
writers, photographers, reporters and media houses are encouraged to
apply as soon as possible. In order to provide every opportunity for
submissions, we have extended the final date for entries to 22 March
2013.”
The company in the statement noted: “Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks business, today issued the final call for entries to the tenth annual Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards. The Awards recognise the achievements of business journalists reporting on the continent and provide a prestigious forum for international recognition of their work.
The company in the statement noted: “Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks business, today issued the final call for entries to the tenth annual Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards. The Awards recognise the achievements of business journalists reporting on the continent and provide a prestigious forum for international recognition of their work.
“The awards are open to all journalists reporting on Africa, in any
medium, and of any nationality. Submissions are accepted in English and
in French. Entries will be reviewed by a high-profile judging panel
–further details will be announced soon. The shortlisted finalists from
each category will be flown to London for the Gala Ceremony in July.
Winners will each receive £500 and a specially commissioned sculpture.
The awards are free to enter and the open period for entries has been
extended to 22 March. Submissions are welcomed for the following
categories: Best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) feature,
Best Finance feature, Best Infrastructure feature, Best
Agribusiness/Environment feature, Best Tourism feature, Best Business
News story, Best Business feature, Best Newcomer, Media of the Year and
Journalist of the Year.”
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