Applications Invited for Free Press Awards

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About the Organization

Free Press Unlimited is an international press freedom organisation that collaborates with over 300 local media partners in more than 50 countries. With them, we work on our mission to make independent news and information available to everyone.

About the Award

The Free Press Awards recognise journalists and media professionals who have a strong commitment with press freedom and independent information. We will honour journalists and media professionals who continue no matter what.

Free Press Unlimited wants to honor 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.

Eligibility

Nominations for the awards will be judged by an independent panel of international experts. Please note the following when nominating:

• 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

The nominations for the Free Press Awards of 2024 are open! You can now nominate a journalist for the Most Resilient Journalists Award or the Newcomer of the Year Award. The deadline for nominations is 12 August 2024. The nominees will be announced in September 2024.

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