Greatest consideration is given to sustained work in covering events in the Western Hemisphere over a period of time. Individual journalists are traditionally honored for a body of work that contributes to the improvement of inter-American understanding. Three to four medalists from the United States, Latin America, and Canada are selected each year. Although awards have been made to publishers and other managerial personnel, the Advisory Board is particularly interested in individual journalists throughout the Americas whose work over the years has contributed to genuine understanding among the people of the Hemisphere. In making a nomination, presentations should include representative clippings, copies of books, broadcast tapes, and other pertinent material, as well as the nomination form.
Letters explaining why the nominee is especially deserving are also welcome.
The winners are chosen in May, and the prizes are presented by the President of Columbia University at a dinner and awards ceremony in late September. The nomination forms are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese in Acrobat Reader format. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you may download it from Adobe. The Maria Moors Cabot Prizes are funded through an endowment. The dinner celebration is underwritten by corporations, foundations and individuals to support international students from Latin America studying at the Journalism School.