The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) seeks nominations for the 2017 Knight International Journalism Awards. The Awards recognize journalists who, through their pioneering work or technological innovations, produce quality news and information that make a significant impact on the lives of people in the developing world. Nominees can be reporters, editors, technologists, media managers, citizen journalists or bloggers.
Award winners receive a trip to the United States, where they will be honored at ICFJ's Awards Dinner on November 9, 2017. Each winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy recognizing their achievement. To be considered, please fill out this form. We will contact you for additional information if your candidate becomes a finalist.
Candidates who meet the Awards program criteria may nominate themselves.
Eligibility: Nominees must be from and work in Africa, Asia, Central/Eastern Europe, Latin America/Caribbean or the Middle East.
All nominations must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern time, Friday, February 17, 2017.