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  • DEADLINE: SPJ Sigma Delta Chi Awards

    The Society of Professional Journalists awards "recognize the best in professional journalism in categories covering print/online, audio, television, and more," including but not limited to Inequities in Society, Investigative Reporting, Science/Environment/Climate Reporting, Public Service in Journalism and Photography. 2026 deadlines: Jan. 6, (early bird); Feb. 18 (regular).

  • DEADLINE: AHCJ Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism

    "Since 2004, the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism have recognized the best health reporting in print, broadcast and online media. The contest was created by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups. There are 16 categories. "First-place winners receive $500 and a framed certificate, as well

  • DEADLINE: Wildscreen Panda Awards

    "The globally acclaimed Panda Awards, the ‘Green Oscars’ of the international wildlife film and TV industry, have sat at the heart of the Wildscreen Festival since 1982. They celebrate the

  • DEADLINE: Solutions Journalism Network Awards

    "The Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) Awards honor and celebrate outstanding examples of solutions journalism from around the world. By spotlighting these stories, we aim to elevate what excellence in this

  • DEADLINE: BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

    "BigPicture encourages photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this competition that both celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Chaired by award-winning conservation photographer Suzi Eszterhas, BigPicture welcomes high-quality nature, wildlife and conservation images and

  • DEADLINE: Northern Writing Prize

    "The Northern Writing Prize was established in 2018, to help writers, photographers, and artists tell stories about the North. This year, we’re excited to bring back the contest in collaboration

  • DEADLINE: Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting

    "The National Press Foundation and the Luv u Project established this award in 2015 to honor excellence in mental health reporting. The award is open to U.S.-based journalists, in any media. It recognizes exemplary journalism that illuminates and advances the understanding of mental health issues and treatments for the illness." $10,000 prize.

  • DEADLINE: SPJ New America Award

    The Society of Professional Journalists’ "New America Award honors public service journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States. Although not

  • DEADLINE: ABSW Young Science Writer Award

    "The Young Science Writer Award (YSWA) celebrates the creativity and passion of young writers who explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Open to students aged

  • DEADLINE: National Wildlife Photo Contest

    "National Wildlife® magazine’s 55th annual photo contest is now open for submissions through March 22, 2026. All entries support the conservation mission of the National Wildlife Federation, ensuring wildlife and