Awards

DEADLINE: MAY 25, 2020 ― The Third Coast International Audio Festival has announced the commencement of registration for its annual Third Coast / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition. The TC/RHDF Competition awards the best narrative […]

DEADLINE: JULY 30 ― Quramo Publishing is inviting entries for the 2020 edition of the Quramo Writers’ Prize. The Quramo Writers’ Prize (QWP) celebrates unpublished writers working to hone their craft and record Africa’s original […]

DEADLINE: MAY 24, 2020 ― The Global Peace Photo Award formerly called the Alfred Fried Photography Award is inviting applications for the 2020 edition of the awards. The Global Peace Photo Award is inspired by […]

The One World Media Awards has announced its final selection of this year’s nominees for its award. The One World Media Awards celebrates underreported stories that break down stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people […]

DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2020 ― The bi-annual Allard Prize Photography Competition, which recognises photographic excellence reflecting the ideals of the Allard Prize, is accepting applications. Allard Prize Photography Competition is adjudicated by the Allard Prize […]

DEADLINE: JUNE 19, 2020 ― PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is accepting video and films on migration, diversity and social inclusion from interested applicants below the age of 25. PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a joint […]

DEADLINE: JUNE 15, 2020 ― Writers in Africa are encouraged to apply for the African Writers Awards. The African Writers Awards is hosted every year by the African Writers Development Trust since 2018. The African […]

DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2020 – Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has announced a special ‘Stay at Home’ Media Award to recognise journalists reporting coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa. The award, in collaboration […]

DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2020 – Wikimedia Commons is accepting audio, photo and video entries from everyone in Africa to participate in the 2020 edition of the Wiki Loves Africa annual contest. The accepted entries will […]