Free Press Awards Newcomer of the Year and Most Resilient Journalist

• Eligibility: Starting reporters, and reporters committed to journalism under strenuous circumstances
• Target region: Global
• Application language: English

The Free Press Awards recognise journalists and media professionals who have a strong commitment with press freedom and independent information. FPU will honour journalists and media professionals who continue no matter what. Registration for the upcoming edition is open.

Free Press Unlimited wants to honour journalists who risk everything to bring us the news, media pioneers who pave the way for equality and justice and those who persevere under the most difficult circumstances. The Free Press Awards will recognise exceptional work in the categories Newcomer of the Year and Most Resilient Journalist. The deadline for nominations is 16 October 2026. The nominees will be announced in January 2027. The winner in the category ‘Newcomer of the Year’ will receive a media scholarship by choice. The winner in the category ‘Most Resilient Journalist’ will receive a cash prize.

Eligibility

• You can not nominate yourself;
• When you nominate someone, make sure this person is aware and gives permission;
• Make sure you have sufficient examples of work to upload with the nomination, preferably a minimum of three pieces;
• To be eligible for the category of Newcomer of the Year, the nominee should be active as a journalist for a maximum of three years.

How to apply

Send in your nomination via the portal available on the webpage. Apply here.

For more information, please visit this page.