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 […]

The One Young World Journalist of the Year Award is now open for 2025 applications and nominations. This award highlights the work of young journalists who are fearlessly covering the truth, changing the way stories […]

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2025 — Photographers can apply for Wiki Loves Folklore, an annual media contest aimed at documenting the diverse folk cultures worldwide. Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 is an international photo contest for documenting […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30, 2025 — The Merck Foundation is seeking applications for its Media Recognition Awards for the coverage of Diabetes and Hypertension. Journalists from print, online, radio and multimedia platforms are encouraged to apply to […]

DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2025 — Journalists currently living and working in Africa can apply for the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The BBC News Komla Dumor Award is for an outstanding individual who combines strong […]

DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2025 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is inviting journalists and media professionals across the region to submit entries for the ECOWAS Media Excellence Awards 2025. This prestigious award, marking […]

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2025 —The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) is accepting entries for the 2025 Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award for outstanding mid-career science journalists. The science reporting award includes a […]

DEADLINE:  MARCH 31, 2025 — The Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism recognises and rewards exceptional business journalism in Africa. The competition is open to African journalists in print, online, radio and TV media […]

DEADLINE: MARCH 30, 2025 — The International Women’s Fund for Journalism (IWMF) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Courage in Journalism Awards. Now in its 36th year, the annual Courage Awards are open to full-time […]