Awards

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 […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2025 —  Student journalists can apply for the 2024 Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in disability coverage. The National Centre on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) is accepting entries from anyone who was […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2025 —  The National Centre on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) is accepting entries for the 2024 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award on disability reporting. The Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2024 — The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) seeks applications for its maiden Excellence in Journalism Awards. These awards will recognise exceptional contributions to journalism, fact-checking, and media innovation across West […]