The society has decided to award the prize to murdered journalist Hrant Dink, publisher Ragip Zarakolu and lawyer Gülcin Cayligil in the name of all journalists and writers who have suffered under Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code.
The awards ceremony will be in Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, on 24 July.
An institutional award will be presented to the Turkey Journalists' Syndicate (TGS) for its work for economic, social and syndicate rights of journalists. (EÖ/EÜ)