The seven prizes for the first environmental journalism photography competition were presented at an awards ceremony in Hanoi on June 22.

They include two second, two third and three consolation prizes.

The contest themed “The green for life” which was launched by the Vietnam Forum of Environmental Journalists (VFEJ) from October 15, 2009 to June 5, 2010, received more than 200 entries. All can be seen on the VFEJ’s website at http://www.vfej.vn .

The contest aims to raise journalists’ awareness of environmental protection through commending environmental protection and green initiatives.

The VFEJ also launched the next contest the same day. All entries should be submitted prior to June 5, 2011 to the VFEJ’s office at 22/A2, lane 49, Linh Lang street of Ba Dinh district, Hanoi or by email at vfej@vfej.vn./.