Awards

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2026 — The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) invites student journalists in Nigeria to submit entries for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism. The awards recognise young […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 — Journalists are invited to submit their outstanding work for the 2026 Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Excellence in Journalism Awards. The awards recognise exceptional journalism that advances accountability, public […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 — The National Press Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade. The Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade recognises outstanding journalism […]

DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2026 — Journalists from around the world can submit entries for the 2026 Save the Children’s Global Media Awards. This award is for professional journalists whose work has exposed child rights issues […]

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2026 — The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) is accepting entries for the 2026 AIPS Sport Media Awards. Sports journalists, photographers and broadcasters worldwide can submit original work published or broadcast between […]

DEADLINE: JULY 24, 2026 — African Angle’s development reporting challenge seeks to reward excellence in development journalism and impact storytelling. Writers, journalists, freelancers, student journalists, public analysts and researchers are invited to report on the […]

DEADLINE: AUGUST 9, 2026 — Emerging journalists from across the world are invited to submit entries for the Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award 2026. Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award recognises journalism that has exposed wrongdoing, […]

DEADLINE: JULY 10, 2026 — The African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award is currently open for applications from journalists. The prize money includes $5000 for the winner, $2000 for the runner-up, while the flights and accommodation […]

DEADLINE: JUNE 19, 2026 — The International News Media Association (INMA) is accepting applications for its 30 Under 30 Awards for rising stars in news media. The INMA awards reward outstanding achievement and career potential […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 — Journalists from across the globe are invited to apply for the 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA). Interested journalists are required to submit outstanding public-interest reporting published between June 1, 2025, […]