YEREVAN, OCTOBER 19, NOYAN TAPAN-ARMENIANS TODAY. The RA Ministry of Diaspora and the World Armenian Congress have initiated the annual pan-Armenian contest "For notable contribution to preservation of Armenian identity", announced chairman of the Union of Armenians of Russia and the Armenian World Congress Ara Abrahamyan during an October 16 press conference. The contest is open to Diaspora Armenian organizations, including schools, mass media outlets, centers for Armenian studies, Armenian creative groups whose activities are aimed at preserving and developing the Armenian identity and ensuring the unity of Diaspora Armenians. The 2010 contest will be held in two categories, including best Armenian school and best Armenian press. The deadline for submitting applications is January 20, 2010. Winners will receive their awards during the award ceremony to be held in October 2010.

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