Poynter Journalism Prizes
"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."
- The 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes comprise 12 award categories, including two new prizes recognizing reporting on climate change ($10,000) and poverty ($2,500). Deadline: Feb. 13, 2026.