Awards

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2025 — The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is accepting submissions for the Global Shining Light Award. This award recognises investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country, done under threat, duress, […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2025 — African journalists publishing in African-led media houses can apply for the Emerging Technologies Media Award of Excellence (ETMA). This edition will focus on innovations at the nexus of water, food […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 12, 2025 — The 2025 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling seeks entries from English-speaking journalists working in Africa. The African storytelling award honours up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2025 —  Student journalists can apply for the 2024 Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in disability coverage. The National Centre on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) is accepting entries from anyone who was […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2025 —  The National Centre on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) is accepting entries for the 2024 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award on disability reporting. The Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2024 — The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) seeks applications for its maiden Excellence in Journalism Awards. These awards will recognise exceptional contributions to journalism, fact-checking, and media innovation across West […]

DEADLINE OCTOBER 15, 2024— Nominations for the Shireen Abu Akleh Prize are open to women journalists and media professionals worldwide. Shireen Abu Akleh Prize is a €5,000 award launched to recognise the courage and commitment […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2025 — The TRACE Foundation is accepting entries for the 2025 Prize for Investigative Reporting: Uncovering Commercial Bribery. The TRACE Prize recognises journalism that uncovers business-related bribery and financial crime to increase […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 24, 2024 —  The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) seeks entries for the 19th edition of the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAIR). The award for investigative reporting gives cash […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20, 2024 — Journalists and media houses can submit entries for the 2nd Regional Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Media Awards. The World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa, in collaboration with the Food and […]