The_Ridenhour_Prizes

The Ridenhour Prizes

The Ridenhour Prizes

Annual awards

The Ridenhour Prizes are awards in four categories given annually in recognition of those "who persevere in acts of truth-telling that protect the public interest, promote social justice or illuminate a more just vision of society".

History

The awards are presented by The Nation Institute and The Fertel Foundation in recognition of Ron Ridenhour, the Vietnam War veteran who exposed the My Lai Massacre. Each prize carries a $10,000 stipend. The prizes were first awarded in 2004.

Prize categories

  • The Ridenhour Courage Prize
  • The Ridenhour Book Prize
  • The Ridenhour Truth-Telling Prize
  • The Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize (since 2011)

Past winners

The Ridenhour Courage Prize

The Ridenhour Book Prize

The Ridenhour Truth-Telling Prize

The Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize

Special Ridenhour Prize for Reportorial Distinction

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    10th Annual Ridenhour Prizes Honor 'Courageous Truth-Telling' - POGO.org
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    "Ridenhour Prize for Reportorial Distinction; 2009 Special Prize, Nick Turse". The Ridenhour Prizes. The Nation Institute. 2009. Archived from the original on 3 November 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
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