The 7th International Valaisan Media Prize is awarded to journalists in recognition of exceptional articles and documentaries on the Swiss al-pine canton of Valais. The award is sponsored by Valais/Wallis Promo-tion. Articles published for the first time between 1st January and 31st December 2014 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 Ger-man, English, Italian, French and Dutch will be taken into consideration. Commercial articles will not be considered.

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

“Valais boasts majestic 13,000-feet peaks and many scenic attractions. More im-portantly though, it’s the inhabitants themselves who give our canton its unique face,” says Damian Constantin, Director of Valais/Wallis Promotion. He believes that “Valais will never run out of stories“.

“In the Valais, we’re all in love with nature because it shapes our character and our way of life so profoundly,” says Damian Constantin, Director of Valais/Wallis Promotion. He believes that “The cultivation of wine, apricots or rye define our canton just as much as the hotels, industry and mountains.”

Articles and the registration form must be submitted in PDF format to info@valais.ch, TV, film or radio entries on CD to the following address:

Valais/Wallis Promotion
“Valais Media Prize”
Rue Pré-Fleuri 6, Case postale 1469, 1951 Sion

Final submission date of your entry with the accompanying form is 16th January 2015.