Journalists who write about finance can compete for a prize.

Organized by BM&FBOVESPA, São Paulo's stock exchange, the prize aims to recognize stories that contribute for the development of the Brazilian stock and derivatives market.

Five top prizes of BR$6,000 (about US$3,200) will be distributed in each category: newspaper - São Paulo/Rio de Janeiro; magazine - São Paulo/Rio de Janeiro; print media - other Brazilian cities and capitals; online media, including reports published in a foreign language other than Portuguese or by international correspondents based in Brazil; and financial and agribusiness derivatives.

Stories must have been published in the press or on the online media between October 23, 2010 and October 21, 2011.

For more information or to apply (in Portuguese), click herei.