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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T203736Z
UID:2929-1775433600-1775519999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: IJA Indigenous Media Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Journalists Association’s annual competition “recognizes excellence in reporting by Indigenous and non-Indigenous journalists across the U.S.\, Canada and globally.” \nThe categories include Best Health Coverage and Best Environmental Coverage.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-ija-indigenous-media-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20260325T213445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T213445Z
UID:2912-1775174400-1775260799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: SPD Popular Media Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The Solar Physics Division of the American Astronomical Society solicits nominations for the Popular Media Award\, which is awarded annually to authors of popular articles / new media (e.g.\, interactive media\, video) about the Sun or the effects of the Sun on the Earth’s environment. Three awards are made: one to a scientist\, one to a journalist\, and one to a student.” \nEach awardee receives a $500 cash prize.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-spd-popular-media-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20250425T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T161614Z
UID:1621-1775174400-1775260799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications
DESCRIPTION:“Submissions are being accepted for the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications\, given by the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Sciences. These $20\,000 and $40\,000 awards honor exceptional science communicators\, journalists\, and research scientists who have developed creative\, original work in 2025 that makes science\, engineering\, and/or medicine accessible and engaging for general audiences. In total\, 24 awards will be given\, totaling $640\,000.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-eric-and-wendy-schmidt-awards-for-excellence-in-science-communications/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20251219T231819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T231819Z
UID:2417-1774915200-1775001599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: UNSW Press Bragg Prize for Science Writing
DESCRIPTION:“From the furthest reaches of the universe to the microscopic world of our genes\, science offers writers the kind of scope other subjects simply can’ t match. Good writing about science can be moving\, funny\, exhilarating or poetic\, but it will always be honest and rigorous about the research that underlies it. \n“To recognise the best of the best\, UNSW Press has established an annual prize for the best short non-fiction piece on science written for a general audience. \n“First prize is $7000. Two runners-up will each receive a prize of $1500. \n“All the shortlisted entries are included in The Best Australian Science Writing\, NewSouth’s annual collection featuring the finest Australian science writing of the year. \n“Authors must be permanent residents or citizens of Australia.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-unsw-press-bragg-prize-for-science-writing/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20250425T201336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T000055Z
UID:1631-1774915200-1775001599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The annual Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards has become a recognized standard for excellence in climate journalism. Since our program’s launch in 2021\, it has grown every year by leaps and bounds. In 2025\, we received more than 1\,200 entries.” \nEntry submissions cover 14 subject-based categories. The awards also have a “Large projects & collaborations” category; an “Emerging Journalists of the Year” and a “Journalists of the Year” award\, given to “three journalists who demonstrate exemplary commitment to the climate story and whose work has had a transformative impact on our profession.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-covering-climate-now-journalism-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20260213T223609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T204546Z
UID:2699-1774742400-1774828799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: National Wildlife Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:“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 people thrive in a rapidly changing world. Amateur and professional photographers alike are encouraged to share their best images of wildlife and wild lands\, from around the world and their own backyards. ” \nEntry fee is $20 to enter up to 10 photos for a chance to win one of 18 cash prizes\, including the $5\,000 grand prize.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-national-wildlife-photo-contest/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20260106T191838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T192128Z
UID:2506-1773878400-1773964799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: ABSW Young Science Writer Award
DESCRIPTION:“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 14-16 from state-funded\, non-selective schools across the UK (or those home-schooled due to disability)\, this prestigious competition encourages participants to write engaging\, informative and investigative essays on scientific topics that matter. Whether tackling climate change\, AI\, healthcare\, or exploring the future of space exploration\, the YSWA aims to foster critical thinking\, storytelling\, and a deeper understanding of how science shapes our world. Join us in this exciting journey of scientific discovery and communication. \n“We are awarding £2\,500 in cash prizes\, alongside a significantly expanded prize package.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-absw-young-science-writer-award/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20251102T205036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T205036Z
UID:2219-1773532800-1773619199@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Waterman Fund Essay Contest for Emerging Writers
DESCRIPTION:“Since 2008\, Appalachia\, the mountaineering and conservation journal published by the Appalachian Mountain Club\, and the Waterman Fund have joined to sponsor an annual essay contest for emerging writers. Writers who have not published a major work of fiction or narrative nonfiction on topics of wilderness\, wildness\, or the ethics and ecology of environmental issues are eligible. The Waterman Fund provides generous prize money of $3\,000 for the first-place essay selection and $1\,000 for a runner-up. The submission window will remain open until March 15. \n“For 2026\, we invite essays that address any or all topics related to: our relationship to the natural living world\, land and place\, preservation/conservation\, alpine ecosystems\, wild(er)ness and the deep woods. \n“We welcome personal\, scientific\, adventure\, or memoir essays; fiction\, poetry\, or songs are not eligible for this contest.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-waterman-fund-essay-contest-for-emerging-writers/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20260104T200944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T200944Z
UID:2492-1773187200-1773273599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: SPJ New America Award
DESCRIPTION: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 required\, collaboration with ethnic media is taken into account. To be eligible\, work must have been published or broadcast during the 2025 calendar year. SPJ welcomes entries from media outlets\, journalists\, community and issue advocacy groups\, individuals and others concerned with ethnic issues.” \nPast honorees include many science-related stories.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-spj-new-america-award/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20251226T230802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T003347Z
UID:2456-1772928000-1773014399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition
DESCRIPTION:“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 is open to all photographers around the world. Enter your work for a chance to win cash prizes and be exhibited at the California Academy of Sciences.” \nThis year’s competition categories include: \n\nArt of Nature\nAquatic Life\nWinged Life\nLandscapes\, Waterscapes\, and Flora\nTerrestrial Wildlife\nHuman/Nature\nPhoto Story 2026: Beyond the Photo (short-form video with up to 5 supporting photographs\, with the video revealing the story behind the photographs)\n\nA discount is available to women photographers during February\, through the entry deadline\, with the code WILDWOMEN30.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-bigpicture-natural-world-photography-competition/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20260119T193544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T193544Z
UID:2576-1772755200-1772841599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting
DESCRIPTION:“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.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-carolyn-c-mattingly-award-for-mental-health-reporting/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20260119T192714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T192714Z
UID:2575-1772496000-1772582399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Thomas L. Stokes Award for Energy and Environment Journalism
DESCRIPTION:“The National Press Foundation presents the Thomas L. Stokes Award to a U.S.-based journalist for reporting excellence on the subject of energy and environment. \n“The winner of the award receives $2\,500. The journalism may be reporting\, analysis or commentary. The award is open to all media and the entry should represent the highest standards of journalism.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-thomas-l-stokes-award-for-energy-and-environment-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20260206T230419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T230419Z
UID:2674-1772323200-1772409599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Northern Writing Prize
DESCRIPTION:“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 with the Northern Journalism Training Initiative (NJTI). \n“The winner will receive $600 for a feature article\, photo essay\, or graphic narrative that examines the politics\, culture\, environmental issues\, and/or activism present in Canada’s North. The best pitch will be selected by Briarpatch’s staff\, and developed into a feature that will be published in the Spring 2026 issue of Briarpatch Magazine. The winner will also receive one mentoring session with NJTI to develop their draft. \n“Briarpatch seeks to publish writing on social and environmental justice – we’re interested in decolonization\, land defense\, feminism\, poverty\, and workers’ rights\, among other topics.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-northern-writing-prize/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20251213T231319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T231319Z
UID:2397-1772150400-1772236799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Solutions Journalism Network Awards
DESCRIPTION:“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 craft looks like and inspire more rigorous\, impactful reporting.” Open to journalists working in newsrooms of any size or freelancers. Cash prizes.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-solutions-journalism-network-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20250113T024311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T221142Z
UID:1565-1771545600-1771631999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AHCJ Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism
DESCRIPTION:“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. \n“First-place winners receive $500 and a framed certificate\, as well as complimentary lodging for two nights and registration for AHCJ’s annual conference\, where winners are recognized during the awards luncheon. The first-place winner of the Student category receives reimbursement for travel to the 2026 annual conference for up to $400. Second- and third-place winners receive certificates and are recognized at the luncheon. \nThe early-bird deadline is Jan. 16\, 2026\, and the regular entry deadline is Feb. 20\, 2026.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-ahcj-awards-for-excellence-in-health-care-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20251116T225502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T201639Z
UID:2342-1771372800-1771459199@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: SPJ Sigma Delta Chi Awards
DESCRIPTION: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. \n2026 deadlines: Jan. 6\, (early bird); Feb. 18 (regular).
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-spj-sigma-delta-chi-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20260119T222105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T222105Z
UID:2583-1771286400-1771372799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: INN Nonprofit News Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The Nonprofit News Awards\, or INNYs\, honor excellence in journalism\, leadership and community service across the field of nonprofit news. The INNYs include and go beyond traditional award categories like ‘best investigative journalism’ to recognize what differentiates nonprofit news – values like collaboration\, innovation and impact. The awards are open to all news organizations that are full members in good standing of the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN).” \nCategories include Best Investigative Journalism Award\, Insight Award for Explanatory Journalism and many more. Cash prizes.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-inn-nonprofit-news-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20251215T221932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T233655Z
UID:2400-1771200000-1771286399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: One World Media Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The One World Media Awards 2026 celebrate underreported stories from around the world. We champion stories that demonstrate originality\, creativity\, and the potential to catalyse change. All entries must highlight underreported stories or issues\, or explore new angles on familiar topics.” \nMultiple categories\, including Environmental Reporting\, Feature Documentary and Short Documentary. Entry fees apply. \nOpens Jan. 12\, 2026.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-one-world-media-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20260106T230707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T230707Z
UID:2516-1770940800-1771027199@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Poynter Journalism Prizes
DESCRIPTION:“The Poynter Institute has been home to the Poynter Journalism Prizes contest since 2024\, when the News Leaders Association transitioned stewardship to Poynter. Before the NLA took on the contest in 2019\, most of the categories came from the American Society of News Editors Distinguished Writing Awards\, established in 1979\, and the Associated Press Media Editors contest.” \nThe 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes comprise 12 award categories\, including two new prizes recognizing reporting on climate change ($10\,000) and poverty ($2\,500).
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-poynter-journalism-prizes/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20251113T211338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T201746Z
UID:2316-1770768000-1770854399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
DESCRIPTION:“Annually\, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards\, honoring the best in student journalism. Categories are first judged on the regional level. First-place regional winners advance to the national competition\, and most are recognized at their respective regional SPJ conference. National winners will be showcased on spj.org. The Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best Student Newspaper carries a $5\,000 prize each of the large- and small-division winners\, courtesy of the Chronicle of Higher Education.” \n2026 deadlines: Jan. 6 (earlybird); Feb. 11 (final).
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-spj-mark-of-excellence-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20250922T194747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T175734Z
UID:2038-1770076800-1770163199@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Awards
DESCRIPTION:NIHCM’s awards “recognize outstanding journalism and policy research that focuses on health care affordability\, access and quality\, including increasing knowledge of the drivers and impacts of rising health care costs\, or identifying solutions to improve health care access and quality.” Awards are given annually in the categories: Investigative and general reporting\, local media award\, television and audio journalism\, trade journalism and policy research. Cash prizes.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-national-institute-for-health-care-management-nihcm-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20251020T235441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T232634Z
UID:2168-1769904000-1769990399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: New Media Writing Prize
DESCRIPTION:The Media School at Bournemouth University in the UK awards cash prizes in multiple categories for “good storytelling (fiction or non-fiction) written specifically for delivery and reading/viewing on a PC or Mac\, the web\, or a hand-held device such as an iPad or mobile phone. It could be a short story\, novel\, poem\, narrative game\, documentary\, or transmedia work using words\, images\, film or animation with audience interaction. Interactivity is a key element of new-media storytelling.” \nOpen to all ages\, anywhere in the world.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-new-media-writing-prize/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20241206T015215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T180029Z
UID:1442-1769904000-1769990399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: NASW Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The National Association of Science Writers established the Excellence in Institutional Writing Award in 2018 to recognize high-caliber\, publicly accessible science writing produced on behalf of an institution or other non-media organization. Cash prizes are awarded and entries are open to all and free for members.” Awards are open for submissions from Dec. 1 to Feb. 1 each year\, and winners are presented at the NASW/CASW ScienceWriters conference in the fall.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-nasw-excellence-in-institutional-writing-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20241206T015215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T175659Z
UID:1441-1769904000-1769990399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The Science in Society Journalism Awards provide recognition for investigative or interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact on society and are funded by the National Association of Science Writers without subsidy from any professional or commercial interest. Cash prizes are awarded and entries are open to all and free for members.” \nAwards are open for submissions from Dec. 1 to Feb. 1 each year\, and winners are presented at the NASW/CASW ScienceWriters conference in the fall.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-nasw-science-in-society-journalism-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20250823T190808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T220821Z
UID:1850-1769817600-1769903999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: ABSW Awards
DESCRIPTION:The annual Association of British Science Writers Awards “are for works published within the UK or Ireland and are intended for British and Irish-based journalists and writers\, or those working for audiences in these two countries. Work entered must be accessible to the general public.” \nOpens Jan. 1.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-absw-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20250113T064952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T204847Z
UID:1571-1769817600-1769903999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Knight Science Journalism Victor K. McElheny Award
DESCRIPTION:“The Victor K. McElheny Award recognizes outstanding local and regional journalism covering issues in science\, public health\, technology\, or the environment. Each year\, the award honors a single entry — be it a series or standalone piece — with a $10\,000 prize.” \nApplications for the award are typically open from December to January\, with the prize presented in the spring. For 2026\, nominations will be accepted between December 15\, 2025 and January 31\, 2026. There is no entry fee.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-knight-science-journalism-victor-k-mcelheny-award/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260409T073351
CREATED:20251210T221414Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Hillman Prizes in Journalism
DESCRIPTION:These prizes honor “journalists who pursue investigative reporting and deep storytelling in service of the common good. The Hillman Prizes strive to recognize discernment of a significant news story\, resourcefulness and courage in reporting\, skill in relating the story and the impact of the coverage. \n“The contest is open to journalists globally\, although work must have been widely accessible to a U.S. audience. Stories may be on any topic but we prioritize entries with U.S impact. \n“Hillman Prize winners will be awarded a $5\,000 honorarium and a certificate at our annual ceremony to be held in New York City on Tuesday May 5\, 2026.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-hillman-prizes-in-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Pulitzer Prize Books and Journalism Competitions
DESCRIPTION:The Pulitzer Prizes\, established in 1917\, are awarded annually in journalism\, books\, music and drama. \nBooks\nThe recommended entry deadline for books published in the first half of 2025 was extended to Aug 8\, 2025 (from July 31). The final deadline for all eligible books published in 2025\, including those slated for publication in the final quarter of the year\, was October 15\, 2025. \nJournalism\nJournalism entries: Any person may submit material to the Pulitzer Prize competition\, including editors\, journalists or members of the public. There are 15 journalism categories. To be eligible for consideration\, work must have appeared in a regularly published U.S. newspaper\, magazine\, wire service or news site. Deadline is January 26\, 2026. \n“There are 23 Pulitzer categories. In 22 of those categories the winners receive a $15\,000 cash award and a certificate. Only the winner in the Public Service category of the Journalism competition is awarded a gold medal. The Public Service Prize is always awarded to a news organization\, not an individual\, although an individual or a team may be named in the citation.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-pulitzer-prize-books-and-journalism-competitions/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CJF Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The Canadian Journalism Foundation supports and rewards excellence in Canadian journalism through its annual awards program and by supporting recognition programs run by other organizations. The recipients are presented their awards at the annual CJF Awards\, held in June.” \nCash prizes in multiple categories including Climate Solutions Reporting\, Climate Photojournalism and\, new in 2026\, the CJF Hinton Award for Excellence in AI Safety Reporting.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-cjf-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Worth Bingham Prize for Investigative Journalism
DESCRIPTION:“The $20\,000 Worth Bingham Prize honors investigative reporting of stories of national significance where the public interest is being ill-served. \n“These stories may involve state\, local or national government\, lobbyists or the press itself\, wherever an “atmosphere of easy tolerance” exists\, as journalist Worth Bingham himself once described public misconduct in his reporting on the nation’s capital. \n“The investigative reporting may cover actual violations of the law\, rule or code; lax or ineffective administration or enforcement; or activities that create conflicts of interest\, entail excessive secrecy or otherwise raise questions of propriety.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-worth-bingham-prize-for-investigative-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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