Awards

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 […]

DEADLINE OCTOBER 15, 2024— Nominations for the Shireen Abu Akleh Prize are open to women journalists and media professionals worldwide. Shireen Abu Akleh Prize is a €5,000 award launched to recognise the courage and commitment […]

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2025 — The TRACE Foundation is accepting entries for the 2025 Prize for Investigative Reporting: Uncovering Commercial Bribery. The TRACE Prize recognises journalism that uncovers business-related bribery and financial crime to increase […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 24, 2024 —  The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) seeks entries for the 19th edition of the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAIR). The award for investigative reporting gives cash […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20, 2024 — Journalists and media houses can submit entries for the 2nd Regional Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Media Awards. The World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa, in collaboration with the Food and […]

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 — Fatima TV African Youth Media Awards seek to amplify young African voices and spotlight critical issues related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender Equity, African Feminism​ & Masculinities. […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14, 2024 —All student journalists in Nigeria and Africa can apply for the 6th edition of the Campus Journalism Awards (CJA). The campus journalism awards programme is a chance to showcase your talent, […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 22, 2024 — The True Story Award is open to all journalists anywhere in the world who produce written stories. The True Story Award aims to make reporters’ voices known beyond the borders […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 — Campus journalists across Nigeria can apply for the 2024 Next Gen Alfred Opubor Awards. The award is facilitated through the Next Gen/Campus Reporter project of the Centre for Journalism Innovation […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 — Professional journalists are invited to apply for the Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade. This award comes with a US$10,000 prize. The Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade […]