Awards

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2023 — The 2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize is now open for submissions from writers. Any citizen of a Commonwealth country aged 18 and over is free to submit entries for the […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 — Freedom House seeks nominations for the 2024 Freedom Award for outstanding leaders in the cause of freedom and democracy. Past recipients of the Freedom Award include Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Uyghur activist […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 —Journalists in Nigeria can submit entries for the 32nd edition of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). DAME, Africa’s longest-running media awards programme, celebrate media excellence in several categories, broadly […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 — African journalists can submit entries for the inaugural AIJC African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award. The African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award recognises outstanding investigative reporting from Africa […]

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2023 —Professional journalists are invited to submit entries for the 2023 AIPS Sport Media Awards. The AIPS Sport Media Awards aim to build a bridge to the future of sports journalism, by […]

DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2023 — The UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition is open to amateur and professional photographers with an interest in youth skills. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must be […]

DEADLINE: AUGUST 17, 2023 — Journalists are invited to submit entries for the 2023 Nigeria Media Merit Award Programme. The award categories are in print, radio and television. The Award is open to all men […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2023— Journalists from around the world are invited to submit entries for the 2023 Fetisov Journalism Awards. Entries can be submitted in these categories: Outstanding Contribution to Peace, Contribution to Civil Rights, […]

DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2023 — Nominations for the Free Press Awards, which honour journalists and media professionals, are currently open. The awards are for journalists with strong commitment to press freedom and independent information. The […]

DEADLINE: AUGUST 11, 2023 — The Young Journalist Award by Thomson Foundation is currently open for entries. The young journalist award is an opportunity for journalists aged 30 and under to demonstrate a wealth of […]