Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award open for entries

January 21, 2020 Editor News awardsfreelance photographynewsphotographytom hanson photojournalism award

Canadian photojournalists with less than five years of experience can now apply for the annual Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award. This six-week paid internship at The Canadian Press head office in Toronto will take place between April and September 2020.

Students, freelance photographers and photographers employed at regional or non-daily publications are all eligible to apply. The successful applicant will be paid a weekly salary of approximately $875.

The deadline for applications is February 21, 2020. The winner will be selected in March. For more information about the application process, check out this page on the Canadian Journalism Foundation website.

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Entries open for Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award

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Submissions open for the 2019 National Magazine Awards

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