The 4th International Valaisan Media Prize is awarded to journalists in recognition of exceptional articles and documentaries on the Swiss alpine canton of Valais. The award is sponsored by Valais Information. Articles published for the first time between 1st January and 31st December 2011 will be taken into consideration. The winner in each language category will receive CHF 5,000. In addition, a special prize will be awarded in the field of TV/film and radio broadcasts. Articles in German, English, Italian and French will be taken into consideration.

Through this award for journalists who are active and published worldwide, Valais Information wishes to bring the tourist facilities, economy and natural beauty of this alpine canton to the public’s attention.

“Valais boasts majestic 4,000-metre peaks and many scenic attractions. More importantly though, it’s the inhabitants themselves who give our canton its unique face,” says Urs Zenhäusern, President of the Valais Information Office and Director of Valais Tourism. He believes that “Valais will never run out of stories“. Through the announcement of the International Media Prize Valais Information seeks to offer an incentive to journalists to deepen their knowledge of the culture, tourist attractions, quality of life and gastronomy of this Swiss alpine canton.

Articles must be submitted in PDF format, TV, film or radio entries should be made on CD. Please submit your entry with the accompanying form.

Maison du Valais
Case postale 288
Rue Pré-Fleuri 6
CH – 1951 Sion
Téléphone +41 (0)27 327 35 35
Fax +41 (0)27 327 35 36
www.valaisinfo.ch
secretariat@valaisinfo.ch

Valais Information
„Valais Media Prize“
Rue Pré-Fleuri 6, Case postale 288
1951 Sion
info@valais.ch

Final submission date is 13th January 2012.

For further information:
Urs Zenhäusern
President Valais Information
Director Valais Tourism
Phone +41 (0)27 327 35 65
Cell +41 (0)79 449 36 31
director@valais.ch