Evenor, winner of the special surprise award

Television journalist Marceline Evenor took home a special surprise award on Wednesday November 5,  at the first-ever Awards for Excellence in Journalism, organised by the local public relations association.

Ms Evenor was announced as the winner of the Camerapix Mohamed Amin Award at an award ceremony at the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Hotel, put on by the Public Relations Society of Seychelles (PRSOS).

The Camerapix award is in honour of the late Amin, who was one of the world’s most famous and acclaimed journalists for his depictions of African life.

The surprise award was only announced at the ceremony on Wednesday by public relations officer for Air Seychelles, Glenn Pillay.  The six other awards presented at the ceremony were announced by the PRSOS last month.

Mr Pillay described Ms Evenor as Seychelles’ own version of Christine Amanpour for her in-depth style and approach, and her commitment to relaying precise information.

The Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation’s managing director, Ibrahim Afif, accepted the award on behalf of Ms Evenor, who could not attend, from the communications advisor to President France Albert Rene, Gilbert Pool.

Representatives from some of the event’s sponsors, including the Seychelles Tourism Marketing Authority (STMA), represented by Francis Savy, the Development Bank of Seychelles and the State Assurance Company of Seychelles, also presented awards to the six other winners for journalistic excellence. 

Robert Andre, principal editor of the Seychelles Nation, Andy Henriette of SBC Radio and Kevin Malbrook of SBC Television all won awards for excellence in journalism.

“It means a lot to know that your work has been appreciated outside of your field,” said Mr Henriette.  “Journalism in Seychelles is not easy.”

Meanwhile, Patrick Joubert (Nation), Jules Hoareau (SBC Radio) and Jerome Dogley (SBC Television) took home awards for outstanding contribution in the field of media.

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