Awards

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, […]

DEADLINE: JUNE 5, 2026 — The Bayeux Calvados-normandy Award for War Correspondents is currently open for applications. The award rewards a report on a conflict situation, or its consequences for civilian populations, or on a […]

DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2026 — Reporters doing work for independent news organisations around the world can apply for the 2026 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards. The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards recognise excellence in science […]

DEADLINE: JUNE 14, 2026 — Applications are currently open for the 2026 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism, an annual programme that recognises courageous reporting on conflict, corruption, injustice and human rights abuses across the world. […]