IWMF Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award 2025 ($20,000 prize)

The Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award was established to honor the remarkable life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus (1965-2014). Known for her extraordinary bravery and dedication to documenting conflict and human rights issues around the world, Niedringhaus was an inspiration to the journalism community. This prestigious award, created with a generous $1 million gift from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, celebrates photojournalists who demonstrate exceptional courage and commitment to their craft, particularly those working in dangerous or challenging environments. It serves as a tribute to Niedringhaus’ legacy and her powerful contributions to photojournalism.

With this Award, the IWMF celebrates the courageous work of women photojournalists like Anja who inspire us to take action and better understand the world. This courageous work manifests in many different forms which may include but is not limited to conflict or frontline reporting.

Award of Niedringhaus Courage

• The Award winner will be publicly honored, have her work showcased, and receive a cash prize of $20,000.

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Eligibility for Niedringhaus Courage

• The award is open to women, nonbinary and gender nonconforming journalists.
• The candidate must be working as a journalist full-time, and journalism must be their primary profession.
• Both freelance journalists and those affiliated with media organizations are eligible.

Judging Criteria

• Quality of photography
• Composition of portfolio
• Storytelling ability
• Conditions under which the journalist worked
• Candidate statement
• Reflection of Anja Niedringhaus’s values

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Application

Each nomination and application must include candidate information, work samples made up of a series of 12 photographs, and a candidate/nomination statement. The IWMF will accept applications and third-party nominations in English until March 14, 2025.

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