TRACE FOUNDATION

The trace prize for investigative reporting recognizes journalism that uncovers business bribery with the goal of increasing commercial transparency.nominees may be print, broadcast or online reporters from any country who have investigated commercial bribery schemes, business activities that create serious conflicts of interest or similar misconduct. Entries must have appeared in print or online during the year preceding the award. Multiple entries per author are permitted, as are team entries produced by groups of journalists. A panel of independent judges review the submissions and select up to two winning entries. Each winning entry receives a cash prize of $10,000 usd and the reporter will be invited to an award ceremony hosted by trace. The judges may also name up to two honorable mentions, who each receive $1,000 usd.