Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University awards $4,000  annually for a single story or a series that sheds "light on the causes, consequences and remedies of problems in American society."

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) awards are given for outstanding Canadian reporting, particularly with a focus on investigative work. Cash prizes are offered in several categories, including Photojournalism, Environmental and Climate Change, Emerging Indigenous Journalist, Student, Data Journalism, Freedom of Information Journalism and more. Winners of the CAJ awards will be announced during the

"The $20,000 Worth Bingham Prize honors investigative reporting of stories of national significance where the public interest is being ill-served. "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

"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." Cash prizes in multiple categories including Climate Solutions Reporting, Climate Photojournalism and, new in 2026, the

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. "The contest is open to journalists globally, although work must

"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." Applications for the award are typically open from December to January, with the