Awards

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. […]

DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2026 — Applications are open for the 2026 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA). The award is for journalists practising in Nigeria. For the 2026 NMMA programme, journalists are to submit entries for […]

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2026 — The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) is accepting applications for the annual Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award. The Sharon Begley Award comprises a career prize, recognising the […]

DEADLINE: JULY 3, 2026 — Applications are currently open for the 2026 Association for International Broadcasting (AIBs) Awards. The annual awards for journalism and factual productions will showcase the world’s best work, offering a global […]

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2026 — The 2026 Wiki Loves Africa, Africa’s largest openly-licenced photographic, video and audio contest, is now open for entries. The 2026 theme is Rites and Rituals, and it invites participants to […]

DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2026 — The International Press Institute (IPI) and International Media Support (IMS) are accepting nominations for the 2026 press freedom awards. The 2026 press freedom awards—World Press Freedom Hero Award and Free […]