Awards

DEADLINE: MAY 20, 2022 — The 2022 WAN-IFRA African Digital Media Awards are open to publishers who have delivered unique and original digital media projects in the last 12 months. The annual Digital Media Awards […]

EXTENDED DEADLINE: MAY 20, 2022 — Journalists covering issues faced by children in Africa can submit entries for the 2022 lsu Elihle Awards. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) seeks journalists within Africa to submit story ideas, […]

DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2022 —The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists (APVA) 2022 awards is currently open for nominations. The APVA Awards honour Africa’s talent in the world of podcasting, spoken word and poetry, […]

DEADLINE: MAY 22, 2022 — Photographers around the world are invited to submit entries for the 2022 Global Peace Photo Award. Formerly called the Alfred Fried Photography Award, the Global Peace Photo Award honours pictures […]

DEADLINES: JUNE 1 & JULY 1, 2022 —The DIG Awards for the best journalistic investigations and reportage in video and audio format are open for applications. The 2022 DIG Awards will be assigned during the […]

DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2022 —Applications are invited for the Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (NAMIP) innovation challenge for Nigerian media. Winners will receive up to $50,000 for their project. Selected applicants will also join NAMIP’s three-year […]

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2022 —Applications are invited for the UNESCO Clubs 2022 Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition. USFUCA, UNESCO Center for Peace, World Genesis Foundation, and WhizJuniors seek applications in the following age groups: Juniors (ages […]

DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2022 — Science journalists and research scientists worldwide can apply for Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for excellence in science communication. Cash prizes totalling US$600,000 will be awarded to winners. The Eric […]

DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2022 —Journalists are invited to submit entries for the OnePipe Press Writing Challenge. The OnePipe Press Writing Challenge aims to emphasise the value of good coverage as a cornerstone of enhancing public […]

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2022 — Applications are invited from journalists for the 2022 Lorenzo Natali Media Prize. The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize rewards excellent reporting on inequality; poverty eradication; sustainable development; environment, biodiversity, climate action; […]