The European Commission has launched a prize to stimulate and reward high-quality journalism that raises awareness of

healthcare and patients’ rights issues.

Journalists are invited to submit articles that have appeared in print or on-line publications between 25/07/2011 and 31/07/2012. The final date to submit your entry is 31/07/2012.

A national finalist for each EU country will be nominated by a national jury. The national finalists will then compete for the

EU level prizes: € 6 000 for the winner, € 2 500 for the second prize and € 1 500 for the third prize. A special prize of € 3 000 will be awarded to the best article on ‘smoking cessation’.

For more information please visit EC Webpage and Facebook page