Web and print journalists worldwide who report on environmental issues can compete for an award.

The Energy of Word competition, sponsored by Global Energy, aims to reward journalists for their contribution to highlighting energy-related problems.

Authors can be nominated by individuals or news organizations. Articles, opinion pieces and interviews published in journals, magazines and newspapers, including those published online, are accepted for consideration.

Entries must have been published between March 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013. Submissions should include a maximum 400-word abstract of the article. Works are accepted in any language provided that an abstract of the article is submitted in English.

The winner will receive a week-long, all-expenses-paid trip to St. Petersburg, Russia, and will participate as a special guest in the international Global Energy Prize Laureate’s Week. The winner will also be given an exclusive interview with the 2013 Global Energy Prize Laureate.

The deadline is April 1.

For more information, click here: http://www.globalenergyprize.org/en/request/pen/new