Solutions Journalism Network Awards open for nominations

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2026 — Journalists can submit entries for the Solutions Journalism Network Awards, which honour and celebrate outstanding examples of solutions journalism from around the world.

The submission’s strength in meeting the four pillars of solutions journalism, as defined by the Solutions Journalism Network.

The Solutions Journalism Network Awards are open to journalists worldwide, whether working in newsrooms of any size or independently. Eligible entries must have been published or aired between January 1, 2024 and  December 31, 2025.

The award categories include the General Excellence in Solutions Journalism, where one winner will receive a cash award of $1,000.

Specialist categories include: The Best of Solutions Journalism in News Articles; in Video; in Audio; in Visual Image; in Multimedia, and the Best of Student Solutions Journalism.

Each specialist category can have up to one first-place winner ($500 award); one second-place winner ($250 award); and one third-place winner ($150 award).

The deadline for nominations is February 27, 2026.

APPLY HERE

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