Journalists are awarded the prize named after Zardabi

On the occasion of 139 anniversary of the Azerbaijani press, which is celebrated annually on 22 July, the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan, eight journalists were  awarded diplomas named Hasan bey Zardabi for their contribution to the development of print and electronic media. Chairman of the Union of Journalists, Elchin Shikhlinski, speaking at a ceremony held in the  Assembly Hall of the editors of "Khalq newspaper", noted the contribution of each of the awarded.

 The laureates  of the award 2014are:

1. Arifa Kazimova. Radio Reporter of  "Azadlig" (for materials on international issues)

2. Bekir Mammadov. Corresponding site "Media Forum" (for articles on social and economic issues)

3. Aynur Elgyunesh. Correspondent of the newspaper "Azadlig" (for articles on social and economic issues)

4. Baba Mirzahanly. Editor of "Sheki" (for the development of the regional press)

5.Tarana Mamedova. AzTV (copyrights for documentaries)

6.Hasan Hasanov. Chief Editor of "Khalq newspaper" (for coverage of the social and political life of the country)

7. Famil Ismailov. BBC (for contribution to the media)

8. Najib Bagirzade. Independent journalist (for journalistic articles.)

Premium  named after the founder of the first Azerbaijani newspaper "Ekinchi" (Sower) Hasan bey Zardabiis  awarded since July 22, 1991, when  was established the National Press Day holiday. The first issue of "Ekinchi" was released on  July 22, 1875.—0—