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  • DEADLINE: IJA Indigenous Media Awards

    The Indigenous Journalists Association's annual competition "recognizes excellence in reporting by Indigenous and non-Indigenous journalists across the U.S., Canada and globally." The categories include Best Health Coverage and Best Environmental Coverage.

  • DEADLINE: AGU Journalism Awards

    The American Geophysical Union's journalism awards recognize excellence in Earth and space science journalism. The David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — News recognizes excellence in science news reporting, produced under deadline pressure of one week or less. The Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — Features recognizes excellence in science

  • DEADLINE: John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism

    "The John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism, which carries a $5,000 prize, is given annually for news reporting that makes an exceptional contribution to the public’s understanding of environmental issues. "The winner will receive $5,000 and will be recognized at a ceremony at Columbia Journalism School. All formats including text, audio and video

  • DEADLINE: IJ4EU Impact Award

    "The IJ4EU Impact Award 2026, managed by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), will once again shine a spotlight on cross-border investigations that make a real difference in Europe. Each year, an independent expert jury selects three outstanding investigations, awarding €5,000 to each winner. The winners are announced at the IJ4EU UNCOVERED Conference

  • DEADLINE: Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

    "The award, to be given annually, will recognize and support reporting and writing that embodies the high standards exemplified by Sharon Begley (1956–2021), a science journalist of unflinching dedication, skill, moral clarity and commitment to mentoring. The Sharon Begley Award comprises a career prize, recognizing the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist, and a grant

  • 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 very best in the natural world storytelling craft, and remain the highest honour in the industry. "The 2026 competition has 18 categories and three special

  • DEADLINE: National Book Awards

    "The National Book Awards were established in 1950 to celebrate the best writing in the United States. Since 1989, the Awards have been overseen by the National Book Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate the best literature published in the United States, connect books with readers of all ages, and champion

  • DEADLINE: Regenerative Agriculture Photo Contest

    The Sustainable Agriculture Network invites submissions "images that capture how regenerative agriculture supports resilient ecosystems, thriving landscapes, and the people who depend on them." The Regenerative Agriculture: Fostering Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods contest is open to participants worldwide who are 18 years or older. No entry fee. Prizes: Overall 1st Prize: $1,000 USD People's Choice Award:

  • DEADLINE: Online Journalism Awards

    "The Online Journalism Awards (OJAs), launched in May 2000, are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism around the world. ... Open to newsrooms of all types, websites, micro sites, blogs, podcasts and all digital platforms where journalists have originated the content or selected and amplified it. Independent creators producing

  • DEADLINE: Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Contest for Communication and Journalism in Defense of the Environment, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities

    "The initiative seeks to recognize and contemplate communication and media education works dedicated to the protection of the environment and the defense of the rights of indigenous peoples and traditional communities and freedom of expression. "The contest includes works published or aired from January 2023, divided into six categories: 1) Text Reporting; 2) Photojournalism and

  • DEADLINE: Semmelweis–Richter Journalism Award

    "With very generous rewards, the Semmelweis – Richter Journalism Award aims to honor exceptional journalism that supports women’s health and highlights pharmaceutical advancements, with a special focus on cardiovascular therapies in an authentic and accessible way." 1st Prize: €10,000 2nd Prize: €7,500 3rd Prize: €5,000 Winners also receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Budapest, Hungary in

  • DEADLINE: DIG Awards

    "DIG announces the official opening for the 2026 edition of the DIG Awards, the international competition that for twelve years have been the benchmark for the best documentary filmmakers and