Amateur snappers get their reward

Members of the public who have shot newsworthy images or footage could get their reportage recognised by a new award.

Backed by Nokia and the UK's Press Gazette the Citizen Journalism Award will spotlight people who found themselves witnesses to events that made the news.

It has been created because so many people own phones that can shoot snaps or video clips, said the Press Gazette.

Amateur snappers have until 30 June to submit entries.

The competition is open to anyone that has shot stills or video that has been printed, broadcast or appeared online in the last 12 months. Working journalists are excluded from entering.

More details at BBC News

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