Journalists can apply for 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 — Journalists from across the globe are invited to apply for the 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA).

Interested journalists are required to submit outstanding public-interest reporting published between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026.

The prize structure awards 100,000 CHF to first-place winners, 20,000 CHF to second-place winners and 10,000 CHF to third-place winners in each competition category.

The mission of Fetisov Journalism Awards is to promote universal human values such as honesty, justice, courage and nobility through the example of outstanding journalists from all over the world.

Eligible submissions include print and digital journalistic publications that demonstrate accuracy, independence, fairness, transparency and a commitment to ethical journalism.

All entries must be submitted in English. Stories originally published in another language must be accompanied by a professional English translation.

The deadline for applications is September 15, 2026.

APPLY HERE

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