Awards

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2025 — The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University seeks applications for the Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award. The Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award offers a grant of $12,500 […]

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6, 2025 — Journalists and filmmakers can apply for the One World Media Awards 2025, which celebrates underreported stories from around the world. All entries should focus on stories, topics or issues in, about […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 20, 2025 — Undergraduate students are invited to submit entries for the 4th national essay competition of the Champions Educational Foundation (CEF). The annual national essay competition is part of the CEF’s mission […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2025 — The International News Media Association (INMA) Global Media Awards competition is currently open for entries. The competition is open to newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations and networks, news Web […]

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2025 — UNESCO is accepting nominations for the 2025 edition of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The $25,000 annual UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize honours a person, organisation or […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2025 — The Sidney Hillman Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Hillman Prizes for Journalism. Hillman Prize winners will be awarded a $5,000 honorarium and a certificate. The contest is […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2025 — Journalists across Africa can submit entries for the 2025 Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards. Winners will receive certificates, cash prizes, trophies, and recognition for their exceptional work in bringing critical […]

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2025 — The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is accepting submissions for the Global Shining Light Award. This award recognises investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country, done under threat, duress, […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2025 — African journalists publishing in African-led media houses can apply for the Emerging Technologies Media Award of Excellence (ETMA). This edition will focus on innovations at the nexus of water, food […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 12, 2025 — The 2025 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling seeks entries from English-speaking journalists working in Africa. The African storytelling award honours up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen […]