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

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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

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

Past winners

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The Ridenhour Courage Prize

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The Ridenhour Book Prize

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The Ridenhour Truth-Telling Prize

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The Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize

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Special Ridenhour Prize for Reportorial Distinction

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References

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  1. ^ Leaks and the Law: The Story of Thomas Drake|History|Smithsonian Magazine
  2. ^ Ridenhour Prizes Honor Courageous Truth Tellers - POGO.org
  3. ^ Lee, Diana (February 22, 2013). "2013 Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize Winner Announced". The Nation Institute. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  4. ^ 10th Annual Ridenhour Prizes Honor 'Courageous Truth-Telling' - POGO.org
  5. ^ "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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