Bastiat Prize
Reason is the proud new host of the Bastiat Prize for Journalism. Established a decade ago by International Policy Network and featuring $16,000 in award money, the Bastiat Prize honors writers from around the globe who explain the importance of freedom with originality, wit, and eloquence. The prize is named for the classical liberal essayist Frédéric Bastiat (1801-1850), whose writings on free markets, political economy, and individual rights remain a touchstone in libertarian thought. Past prize winners include Virginia Postrel, Tim Harford, Mary Anastasia O’Grady, Robert Guest, Sauvik Chakraverti, and Amity Shlaes.
Submissions will be accepted from May 10 through June 30 and winners will be announced in New York on November 8 at a gala dinner. For more information, email bastiatprize@reason.org.
2012 Bastiat Prize: $16,000 for journalists who support a free society The Bastiat Prize for Journalism this year will have a total prize fund of $16,000, with a First prize of $10,000, Second prize of $5,000 and Third prize of $1,000.
Reason is now accepting submissions to the 2012 Prize, which is open to writers anywhere in the world. Submissions must be received on or before Friday, June 29, 2012. All submissions must be made through the online entry form.
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- 2009 Winners Announcement
- 2009 Online Winner Announcement
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