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DEADLINE: NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards
The National Association of Science Writers especially seeks to recognize science writing that is shaped by a variety of perspectives, because such writing enables the telling of more broadly relevant stories that better serve audiences and communities. Multiple categories. Cash prizes. Deadline is Feb 1, 2025.
DEADLINE: John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism
This award is given annually for print, radio, broadcast and digital reporting that makes an exceptional contribution to public understanding of environmental issues. $5,000 prize. Enter by Apr 22, 2025.
DEADLINE: IRE Awards
The annual contest of Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. recognizes the best investigative reporting by IRE members in numerous categories by print, broadcast and online media. Deadline is January 17, 2025.
DEADLINE: Hillman Prizes in Journalism
Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation awards the annual Hillman Prizes, honoring excellence in investigative journalism and deep storytelling in service of the common good. $5,000 prizes in five categories. Jan 30, 2026 deadline.
DEADLINE: Grantham Prize for Excellence in Reporting on the Environment
This journalism prize — the largest in North America — honors exemplary reporting on the environment by journalists in the United States and Canada. $75,000 cash award. Deadline for all works (except books) is January 30, 2012.
DEADLINE: Dart Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma
The Dart Awards recognize exemplary journalism on the impact of violence, crime, disaster and other traumatic events on individuals, families or communities, focusing on the experience of victims and survivors, and contributing to public understanding of trauma-related issues. Cash prizes. Deadline is Jan 28, 2025.
DEADLINE: Worth Bingham Prize for Investigative Journalism
Administered by the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, the Worth Bingham Prize honors investigative reporting of stories of national significance where the public interest is being ill-served. $20,000 prize. Deadline is Jan 22, 2025.
DEADLINE: Aronson Awards for Social Justice Journalism
The James Aronson Awards annually honor original, written reporting that brings to light widespread injustices, their human consequences, underlying causes, and possible reforms. The Awards also include a companion Cartooning with a Conscience award. Deadline is Mar 18, 2019.
DEADLINE: SND Best of News Design Creative Competition
Sponsored by the Society for News Design and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, this annual competition recognizes excellence in news design, graphics and photography. Extended deadline is Feb 28, 2025.
DEADLINE: Thomas L. Stokes Award for Best Energy and Environment Reporting
Sponsored by the National Press Foundation, this award offers a $2,500 prize and citation for best analysis, commentary or reporting on energy, natural resources and the environment to a US-based journalist. Deadline is Mar 3, 2025.
