Deadline: 12 January 2025
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott family announced a call for entries for the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling.
The award honors up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen people’s voices and illuminate the transformational change taking place on the continent. The award entries must represent groundbreaking journalistic work published between December 1, 2023, and December 1, 2024. Winners will be selected on the quality of their articles and the impact their work has had on communities. Excellent submissions in all media, especially those that demonstrate analytical skills in addition to outstanding writing ability are welcomed.
The winners will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a personalized award certificate. The winners will have an extraordinary opportunity to participate in a two-week professional development program at The Economist headquarters in London, UK.
Eligibility
- The contest is open to English-speaking journalists working in Africa for print, broadcast, and online news media. Applicants must have no more than 10 years of journalism experience.
- Applicants must submit one published piece that exemplifies Africa through thoughtful reporting and excellent storytelling. The award are looking for impactful investigative or explanatory pieces, especially those illuminating transformational change in Africa.
- A copy of the published story or broadcast clip must be submitted in English. Works in other languages must include English translations. Submissions from print, broadcast, or digital journalists. Multimedia submissions may include web, audio, video, visual, or mixed media are welcomed.
- The submitted story must have been published between December 1, 2023, and December 1, 2024.
- The deadline for the 2025 applications is Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST.
For further details and application please see the ICFJ website:
