Awards

A global science journalism contest is now available.

Deadline is Feb. 1, 2024 Globally, science writers and journalists are eligible to apply for this prize. The Science in Society Journalism Awards are presented by the National Association of Science Writers. Investigative or elucidative reporting on the sciences and their influence on contemporary society is honored by this contest. The works have to be broadcast or published in...

Prize Michael Elliott for African Narration Excellence 2024 (five thousand dollars)

Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Narration. This award recognizes African emerging journalists who work hard to elevate the voices of the people and shed light on the revolutionary changes taking place across the continent. The candidates must represent revolutionary journalism published between December 1, 2022, and December 1, 2023. Les gagnants seront sélectionnés en...

Open to social science-based journalism contestants [Worldwide]

Journalists utilizing social research methods in their reporting are asked to apply for an award. The Philip Meyer Journalism Award honors stories that incorporate a wide variety of research methodologies, from probabilities to survey research. The National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, the Knight Chair at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University,...

Journalists from Chad who cover children’s concerns are eligible to compete for the award.

Deadline :October 30,2023 The "Champions du traitement de l'information sur l'enfance 2023" (Champions of reporting on children's concerns 2023) journalism competition has been announced by UNICEF and Chad's Haute Autorité des Médias et de l'Audiovisuel (HAMA). Journalists from Chad who possess a Professional Journalist accreditation card are eligible to enter the competition. Learn more and Apply      

Reporters and videographers who cover worldwide news and current affairs are eligible to apply.

Deadline:  July 17, 2023 The Rory Peck Awards are given to independent journalists and filmmakers and are presented by the Rory Peck Trust. In 1995, two years after independent cameraman Rory Peck was assassinated while filming in Moscow, the Rory Peck Trust was created. There are four prizes: the Martin Adler Prize for a regional freelance journalist...

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OPEN: Award for human rights defenders in danger given by Front Line Defenders in 2023

The 2023 Front Line Defenders award for human rights defenders at risk nomination process is now open. The Front Line Defenders Award was created in 2005 to recognize the efforts of HRDs who courageously contribute greatly to the advancement and defense of the human rights of others while taking significant personal risks. The Award gives the...

Submit a Nomination for the 2022 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Awards

All nominations must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern time on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) seeks nominations for the 2022 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Awards. We are seeking nominees whose pioneering coverage or media innovations have a significant impact on the lives of people around the world. Candidates can be reporters,...