Awards

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2023 —The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott seek entries for the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. The award is open to English-speaking journalists […]

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 4, 2022— The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) is accepting entries for the #CrisesofInequality Media Contest. The Media contest recognises the best journalistic materials that showcase the key themes of […]

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2022— The Hostwriter Story Prize for outstanding collaborative journalism is currently open for entry. The prize is open to teams of two or more journalists who have worked on a story together […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2023 —The Nigeria Health Watch seeks nominations for the third edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards. The #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards honours journalists who have reported on all dimensions of epidemic preparedness in […]

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11, 2022 — Journalists are invited to submit entries for the 2022 Philip Meyer Journalism Awards for excellent journalism done using social science research methods. The Philip Meyer Journalism Awards is designed to […]

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2022 — Journalists can submit entries for the KAS Media Africa inaugural award for local journalism. KAS Media Africa is the Regional Media Programme for Sub-Sahara Africa of the German Konrad Adenauer […]

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 7, 2022 —The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism is currently accepting submissions from journalists. Established by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), it showcases outstanding examples of cancer journalism […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2023 —The TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting recognises journalism that uncovers business-related bribery and financial crime. The TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting aims to increase commercial transparency and good governance. Print, broadcast […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 28, 2022 —Journalists worldwide can apply for the Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade. The award carries a US$10,000 prize. The award recognises exemplary journalism that illuminates and advances the public’s […]

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2022 & JANUARY 13, 2023 — The Sony World Photography Awards, the leading competition for photographers and artists working in photography, is open for entries. The photography awards comprise four competitions, namely […]