The Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards continues its commitment to honor the cream of the crop in agriculture journalism – writers and storytellers who are dedicated to the development of Philippine agriculture. With bigger and more exciting prizes, the 3rd Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards is now open to all works published or broadcast from June 15, 2008 to May 15, 2009.

The contest is open to all professional Filipino journalists residing in the Philippines, 18 years old and above and with a passion for journalistic excellence. All entries, either news or features, must focus on topics related to Agriculture in the Philippines.

Entries should be in English or Filipino. Works in other Philippine regional dialects will also be accepted, provided that the entry is accompanied by a translation in English.


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2009 Winners

Agriculture Story Of The Year
"A housing material made from chicken feathers"
by: Melpha Abello

Tobacco Story Of The Year
"Something new to Virginia tobacco"
by: Zac Sarian

Agriculture Photo of the Year
"Spice Scarecrow"
by: Edgardo Espiritu

Tobacco Photo of the Year
"Among the Best"
by: Andy Zapata

Best Agriculture News Story - National
"Mango exports reel from pesticide curbs"
by: Neil Jerome Morales

Best Agriculture Feature Story - Regional
"Most outstanding farmer practices indigenous farming"
by: Francis Martin

Best Agriculture Feature Story - National
"When fish catch a cold, the rest of the world sneezes"
by: Miko Jasmine Mojica

Best Agriculture Feature Story - Regional
"The scent that heals"
by: Gloria Tuazon

Best Agriculture TV Program/Segment
"Corn (Crafts from corn husks)"
by: Inez Magbual

Best Agriculture Radio Program/Segment
"Carera’s Farm: Big Time at 200"
by: Salvador Cruzana Jr.
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