Press Release
9 th November 2020
PR 16/20
Broadcasting Authority offers a sponsorship for 30th Edition of Malta Journalism Awards
During a short ceremony held at the Broadcasting Authority offices this morning, Mr Nigel Mifsud, Secretary General of the Institute of Maltese Journalists met with the Chairman of the Broadcasting Authority Mr Frank V. Farrugia, to receive a sponsorship as part of this year’s 30th Edition of the Malta Journalism Awards. This came after discussions that the Broadcasting Authority had with IGM even virtually during the past months were among other things both parties discussed the Authority’s contribution and support for these awards for the past 18 years. The Chairman of the Authority Mr Frank V. Farrugia stressed the importance of journalism and the sponsor will tangibly help to achieve this goal while emphasizing the importance for ongoing training to improve the level whilst meet high and professional standards. Mr Farrugia referred to the times we are living in and how important factual news is whilst he wished every success to IGM in their work as well as to the Awards event.
Mr Nigel Mifsud, Secretary General of the Institute of Maltese Journalists said that the Broadcasting Authority was a supporter of these Awards which have been held for 30 years and thanked the Authority for showing its support once again. Mr Mifsud stressed the importance of not only recognising the work of journalists but also to investing in quality of journalism in Malta as had been discussed with the Authority. He added that this year there was a representation from all Media Houses and a record of submissions which showed the willingness of journalists. Mr Mifsud said that with the collaboration of the Broadcasting Authority it will be possible to develop educational aspects for journalists to further improve the level of journalism in Malta.
The Chief Executive of the Broadcasting Authority Dr Joanna Spiteri said that the Authority recognizes the commitment and recognition of journalists and this is part of the sponsorship that the Authority gives to IGM but does not want to stop there and therefore the Authority will be offering training, because journalism is not only important in a democratic society, but also important to have professionalism not only in terms of quality but because the Authority has an obligation towards the viewers therefore who is providing the service of journalism must provide a good job to all viewers.
The event was streamed live and is available online: https://www.facebook.com/BroadcastingAuthorityMalta
