HALIFAX, Jan. 24 /CNW/ - The Atlantic Journalism Awards is seeking nominations for its Lifetime Achievement Award. Any individual or news organization who has demonstrated a career of journalistic excellence in Atlantic Canada may be nominated up to the closing date of Monday, January 31, 2011.

Nominations for this award can be submitted by any interested person. A letter highlighting why the individual should be honoured, accompanied by other supporting material, should be included. The award will be presented at a gala dinner and awards show on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax, NS.

Complete details of the Lifetime Achievement Award entry rules and regulations can be found at www.AJAs.ca (click category definitions) or by calling (902) 425-2727. For daily updates, follow the AJAs on Twitter and join its Facebook group.