The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize [1] was launched in 1992 to honour courage in journalism. The 2024 competition rewards the excellence of journalists reporting about the stories that matter on the topics of 

• Climate, environment and energy
• Digital and infrastructure
• Gender equality
• Human development
• Migration and forced displacement
• Peace and governance
• Sustainable growth and jobs
• Youth

The Prize was created by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DG DEVCO), and named after Lorenzo Natali, an early champion of European development policy.

Today, the #NataliPrize community of ground-breaking journalists working for a better world  has become a global platform to the stories giving a voice to those whose vital message is often overlooked. This community of trailblazers includes past #NataliPrize winners, past Grand Jury members as well as the strategic regional partners and ambassadors closely collaborating with the European Commission in the organization of the Prize.

Applications are open until June 30, 2024. The winner in each of four categories will receive €10,000. The winner of the Best Emerging Journalist Prize category will also be offered a work experience opportunity with a media partner.