Awards

SPOT 127's national awards recognize outstanding digital media produced by high school and undergraduate students ages 14-23. Win cash and a trip to Phoenix. Enter by Jan 31, 2018.

Sponsored by the Forest History Society, the Award annually recognizes the author of the best article or series of articles on forest and conservation history. Open to any newspaper or general circulation magazine; professional or freelance journalist in North America; print or online. $1,000 prize +. Deadline: Feb 15, 2018.

The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) and the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University will award fellowships and grants up to $9,000 for independent investigative reporting by women and journalists of color. Apply by Oct 1.

The Fund for Investigative Journalism and the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism will award grants and fellowships to four independent U.S. reporters to investigate significant systemic or social justice issues. Open to women and journalists of color working in any media. Apply by Oct 1, 2016.

Renowned Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky and CONTACT have established the Burtynsky Grant — a $5,000 annual grant to support a Canadian artist in the creation of a photobook. Deadline is Apr 30, 2018.

Enter your film into the annual Banff Mountain Film Competition and bring the magic of mountain landscape, culture, and adventure to an international audience. $40,000 CAD in cash and prizes. Deadline is Aug 1, 2018.

The competition's goal is to showcase the best in mountain-themed photo essays – to recognize the best stories told through a series of still images. Deadline to enter is May 2, 2018.

The 2016 Festival will consider major publisher, independent publisher and self-published works in non-fiction, fiction, biography/autobiography, children's books, compilations/anthologies; young adult, how-to, photography/art, unpublished stories, business/technology, spiritual/religious, travel, history and more. Deadline is Apr 25.

The Asia Society's annual "Oz Prize" of $10,000 is awarded to a writer or team of writers who has produced the best example of journalism about Asia during the calendar year. Evaluation criteria include impact of the work, its originality, creativity, depth of research and educational value in informing the public about Asia. Deadline: Mar 16, 2018.