Voices Awards 2026 – Call for Entries

Voices Awards 2026 – Call for Entries

Voices is offering 25 awards of €1,200 each to support young journalists and media freedom advocates to participate in the next edition of the Voices Festival in Florence. The awards recognise outstanding achievements across seven categories, celebrating impactful and innovative work in journalism, media literacy, and best practices in media freedom.

Key Information

• 25 awards available, each valued at €1,200 to support participation in the third edition of the festival.
• Awards will be granted across seven categories: Radio, Video, Digital, Cartoons & Comics, Photojournalism, Media Literacy, and International Best Practices.
• Awardees will be publicly recognised during an official ceremony at the festival.
• Full eligibility requirements and application procedures can be found in the Voices Awards 2026 Call for Entries.

Eligibility 

• Young journalists and media freedom advocates committed to advancing public interest reporting.
• Applicants able to demonstrate innovation, impact, creativity, and strong storytelling across any of the eligible formats.
• Individuals working in media literacy or promoting best practices in journalism and media freedom.

Deadline: 12 January 2026

The award amount covers participation-related expenses for the festival’s third edition.

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