Google media contest
By Bala Shah

Google sponsored Data Journalism Awards (DJA) is the first international contest recognising outstanding work in the field of data journalism.

The DJA are open to staffers from media companies and non-profit organisations, as well as freelancers or individuals. The deadline for entries is 10 April 2012.
 
A jury of data journalism experts and editors from all over the world will award a total of Euros 45.000 to six winners. The six winning projects will be announced at the annual Global Editors Network’s News World Summit (NEWS!) which will take place in Paris, France, between 30 May and 01 June 2012.

Submissions are open from today, Jan 20, 2012 (India time).