Applications are open for ICFJ Knight International Journalism Awards 2021. Each year, the International Center for Journalists honors outstanding colleagues with the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award at the Tribute to Journalists.

ICFJ are now seeking nominees whose pioneering coverage or media innovations have made an impact on the lives of people in their countries or regions. Candidates can be reporters, editors, technologists, media managers or citizen journalists. Candidates who meet the awards criteria may nominate themselves.

At a time when attacks on journalists are rampant, the ICFJ Knight Award brings global visibility to the intrepid winners. The award reflects the mission of ICFJ’s Knight Fellowships, which create and spread news innovation to better engage communities and improve lives. The program is supported by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Benefits

• Winners of Knight International Journalism Awards will receive a trip to the United States; they will be honor at ICFJ’s Awards Dinner on November 9, 2021.

Eligibility

• Open to individuals whose pioneering coverage or media innovations have made an impact on the lives of people in their countries or regions.
• Candidates can be reporters, editors, technologists, media managers, or citizen journalists.