Awards

February 6, 2025

DEADLINE: One World Media Awards

These annual awards honor the best media coverage of the global south — stories that break through stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people across cultures. Awards are offered in many categories, including one for Environmental Reporting. Deadline is Feb 6, 2025.

Visibility: 
Topics on the Beat: 
January 31, 2024

DEADLINE: The Victor K. McElheny Award

This award, sponsored by the Knight Science Journalism program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, honors local and regional reporting on science, public health, technology or the environment. Winner receives $10,000 and a ceremony hosted by KSJ. No entry fee. Deadline: Jan 31, 2024.

Visibility: 
December 8, 2024

DEADLINE: IWMF Kim Wall Memorial Fund

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) annually awards $5,000 reporting grants to women or nonbinary journalists who carry forward Swedish journalist Kim Wall's legacy of covering important, underreported stories from around the world. Deadline: Dec 8, 2024.

Visibility: 
Topics on the Beat: 
August 6, 2024

DEADLINE: African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting Awards

The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) seeks submissions from professional African journalists. Theme is "Advancing for Accountability in Climate Finance for Climate Justice and Equity." Cash awards in six categories. Enter by Aug 6, 2024.

Visibility: 
Region: 
August 1, 2024

DEADLINE: PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award

This annual award celebrates writing that exemplifies literary excellence on the subject of physical and biological sciences. The winner receives a cash award of $10,000 and is honored at the PEN Literary Awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2024.

Visibility: 
Topics on the Beat: 
August 25, 2019

DEADLINE: World Annual Ecological Photo Contest / WorldEcoPhoto

This annual contest awards prizes in six categories for photos that reflect not only the beauty of nature but also raise awareness about issues related to ecology and environmental protection as well as conservation of rare and endangered species. Deadline is Aug 25, 2019.

Visibility: 
Topics on the Beat: 
March 3, 2024

DEADLINE: IWMF Courage in Journalism Awards

The International Women's Media Foundation celebrates the achievements of women or non-binary journalists worldwide, who put themselves at risk to give us a window into critical global issues. Nomination deadline: Mar 3, 2024.

Visibility: 
Topics on the Beat: 
December 31, 2024

DEADLINE: Sigma Delta Chi Awards

The Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Awards recognize the best in professional journalism in categories covering print, radio, television, newsletters, art/graphics, online and research, as well as Spanish-language awards. Deadlines: Dec 31, 2024 (earlybird); Feb 11, 2025 (final).

Visibility: 
Topics on the Beat: 
January 12, 2025

DEADLINE: Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling

This award honors up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen people's voices and illuminate the transformational change taking place on the continent. $5,000 cash prize and the opportunity to participate in a two-week professional development program at The Economist headquarters in London. Deadline: Jan 12, 2025.

Visibility: 
Region: 
December 17, 2023

DEADLINE: IWMF Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award

This award honors the late Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer Anja Niedringhaus. It celebrates women and non-binary photojournalists whose work inspires us to take action and better understand the world. $20,000 cash prize and work showcased. Open to full-time women photojournalists worldwide. Deadline: Dec 17, 2023.

Visibility: 
Topics on the Beat: 

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Awards