Awards

April 21, 2019

DEADLINE: IWMF Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories

Twice yearly, the International Women’s Media Foundation offers grants supporting journalism produced by and about women. The grants, averaging $5,000 USD, are open to professional journalists with three or more years' experience. Next deadline is April 21, 2019.

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April 1, 2019

DEADLINE: Leica Oskar Barnack Award

This annual award goes to professional photographers whose unerring powers of observation capture and express the relationship between man and the environment in the most graphic form. Includes a category for future professional photographers who are 28 years old or younger. Cash and camera prizes. Deadline is Apr 1.

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March 16, 2024

DEADLINE: Maria Moors Cabot Prizes

The Maria Moors Cabot Prizes, founded in 1938, honor reporting on Latin America & the Caribbean, especially that which impacts society, and demonstrates commitment to important stories over the course of a long and distinguished career. $5,000 honorarium. Nomination deadline is Mar 16, 2024.

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June 10, 2024

DEADLINE: Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication

The BBVA Foundation of Spain's award recognizes the work of professionals in any country that have contributed exceptionally to improving public understanding and awareness of ecological issues, especially in the areas of biodiversity conservation and climate change. Cash prize of 100,000 euros. Deadline is Jun 10, 2024.

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February 1, 2024

DEADLINE: SABEW Best in Business 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. 2024 deadlines: Jan 4 (early bird); Jan 25 (regular); Feb 1 (late).

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February 15, 2024

DEADLINE: One World Media Awards

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 one for Environmental Reporting. Deadline is Feb 15, 2024.

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January 31, 2024

DEADLINE: The Victor K. McElheny Award

This award, sponsored by the Knight Science Journalism program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, honors local and regional reporting on science, public health, technology or the environment. Winner receives $10,000 and a ceremony hosted by KSJ. No entry fee. Deadline: Jan 31, 2024.

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December 17, 2023

DEADLINE: IWMF Kim Wall Memorial Fund

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) annually awards $5,000 reporting grants to women or non-binary journalists who carry forward Swedish journalist Kim Wall's legacy of covering important, underreported stories from around the world. Deadline: Dec 17, 2023.

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August 6, 2024

DEADLINE: African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting Awards

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.

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August 1, 2024

DEADLINE: PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award

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.

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