journalism contest

Are you a journalist looking for opportunities to build your career, gain more exposure, and even win cash rewards while at it?

Below is a list of the most recent competitions for Journalists to win awards and make an impact.

UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2024

UNESCO invites the governments of Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions, as well as international and regional professional non-governmental organizations, active in the field of press freedom, to nominate candidates for next year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Application Deadline: 15th February 2024 Eligible Countries: All To be taken at (country): World Press Freedom … Read more

Nat Nakasa Award for Media Integrity 2023 for South African Journalists

SA National Editor’s Forum and the Nieman Society of Southern Africa are now accepting nominations for the 2023 Nat Nakasa Award for Media Integrity. Application Deadline: 30th June 2023 Eligible Countries: South Africa To be taken at (country): South Africa Type: Contest Eligibility: Nat Nakasa was a prominent journalist and writer who died in exile. This annual award recognises … Read more

Komla Dumor Award 2023 for Outstanding African Journalists

The BBC World News Komla Dumor Award will be made to an outstanding individual, living and working in Africa, who combines strong journalism skills, on air flair, and an exceptional talent in telling African stories with the ambition and potential to become a star of the future. Application Deadline: 14th February 2023 at 23:59 GMT. … Read more

Call for Application: Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting 2022

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism is calling for applications for the 16th edition of Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting.  Application Deadline: 24th October, 2022 by 4pm Eligible Countries: Nigeria To be taken at (country): Nigeria About the Award: The award, which is an annual programme of WSCIJ, seeks to honour journalism works with focus … Read more

ACME Uganda National Journalism Awards 2022 for Ugandan Journalists

The Uganda National Journalism Awards 2022 are open to all professional journalists and independent content producers working in print, television, radio and online news platforms in Uganda for stories published or broadcast between 1 January and 31 December 2021. Application Timeline:  Entries open: 22nd February 2022 Entries close: 31st May 2022 Judging process: June-July 2022 … Read more

International Organization for Migration (IOM) West & Central Africa Migration Journalism Award 2021

The International Organization for Migration is calling on Journalists to enter the inaugural West and Central Africa Migration Journalism Award 2021 When is the Application Deadline: 15th October 2021 Tell Me About International Organization for Migration (IOM) Migration Journalism Award: The first edition of the West and Central Africa Migration Journalism Award is now open for entries from journalists who … Read more

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