Awards

DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2025 — The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is accepting applications for the Kavli Science Journalism Awards. Reporters doing work for independent news organisations around the world can apply […]

DEADLINE: JUNE 16, 2025 — Entries are now open for the 2025 Global Youth and News Media Prize. This year’s Journalism Award spotlights great youth collaborations that contribute to the survival of local news outlets. […]

DEADLINE: MAY 25, 2025 — Applications have been extended for the 2025 UN SDG Action Awards for initiatives and committed individuals who use creativity and innovation for a more sustainable, equitable and peaceful world. The […]

DEADLINE: JUNE 7, 2025 — Journalists, journalism students and professional fact-checkers can submit entries for the 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards. The African Fact-Checking Awards is the longest-running awards programme celebrating fact-checking journalism in the African […]

DEADLINE: JUNE 27, 2025 — The International News Media Association (INMA), through its 30 Under 30 Awards, aims to find 30 rising stars in news media. INMA rewards outstanding achievement and career potential among young […]

DEADLINE: JULY 3, 2025 — The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is accepting applications for the 2025 Mountain Book Competition. The Banff Book Competition is an internationally recognised literary competition that celebrates mountain […]

DEADLINE: MAY 14, 2025 — The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) seeks entries for the 8th edition of the West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA). WAMECA 2025 will be held from October […]

DEADLINE: JUNE 15, 2025 — Freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers worldwide can submit entries for the 24th annual Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism. Winners receive a cash prize of $5,000. The awards […]

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2025 — Applications are open for Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications. Science communicators, science journalists, and research scientists can apply for the awards given by the National […]

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2025 — The International Press Institute (IPI) and International Media Support (IMS) seek nominations for 2025 press freedom awards. Nominations can be made for the two categories: World Press Freedom Hero Award […]