Journalists are being asked to step forward and highlight work which has addressed race relations issues for a chance to win a prestigious national award.

The Race in the Media Awards is inviting entries for its next event.

Established by the Commission for Racial Equality in 1992 to encourage more informed coverage of race relations, diversity and multiculturalism, the Awards will be presented to winners of 20 categories that cover newspapers, magazines, TV and radio as well as sport, advertising, websites and material aimed at a children/youth audience.

They are open to all journalists and broadcasters who have had material published or transmitted which addressed race relations issues in the UK - last year there were more than 300 entries.

The regional press was recognised when the Yorkshire Post won an award for its coverage of the Bradford riots. It was named Regional/Local Paper of the Year last year.

The only requirement for entries is that the material addresses race relations, diversity, or multiculturalism in the UK. Set up in 1992, the awards encourage informed coverage of race relations, diversity and multi-culturalism across the UK media.

The closing date for entries is Friday December 6.

Entry forms can be downloaded from www.cre.gov.uk, or for more information call Amanda Rayner on 01494 671332.

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