Awards

Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing BIB awards honor excellence in business journalism. Categories include General Excellence, Energy/Sustainability/Climate Change & Health/Science (Story Topics) and Student Journalism. 2025 deadlines: Jan 6 (early bird); Jan 27 (regular); Jan 31 (late).

These annual awards honor the best media coverage of the global south — stories that break through stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people across cultures. Awards are offered in many categories, including Environmental Reporting and Press Freedom. Deadline is Feb 14, 2025.

This award, sponsored by the Knight Science Journalism program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, honors local and regional reporting from the US on science, public health, technology or the environment. Winner receives $10,000 and a ceremony hosted by KSJ. No entry fee. Deadline: Jan 31, 2025.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) annually awards $5,000 reporting grants to women or nonbinary journalists who carry forward Swedish journalist Kim Wall's legacy of covering important, underreported stories from around the world. Deadline: Dec 8, 2024.

The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) seeks submissions from professional African journalists. Theme is "Advancing for Accountability in Climate Finance for Climate Justice and Equity." Cash awards in six categories. Enter by Aug 6, 2024.

This annual award celebrates writing that exemplifies literary excellence on the subject of physical and biological sciences. The winner receives a cash award of $10,000 and is honored at the PEN Literary Awards. Deadline: Aug 1, 2024.

This annual contest awards prizes in six categories for photos that reflect not only the beauty of nature but also raise awareness about issues related to ecology and environmental protection as well as conservation of rare and endangered species. Deadline is Aug 25, 2019.

The Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Awards recognize the best in professional journalism in categories covering print, radio, television, newsletters, art/graphics, online and research, as well as Spanish-language awards. Deadlines: Dec 31, 2024 (earlybird); Feb 11, 2025 (final).

This award honors up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen people's voices and illuminate the transformational change taking place on the continent. $5,000 cash prize and the opportunity to participate in a two-week professional development program at The Economist headquarters in London. Deadline: Jan 12, 2025.