Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA) 2026 (520,000 CHF Prize)

The Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA) 2026 is a prestigious international competition offering a total prize of 520,000 CHF to recognize outstanding journalistic work. The awards honor journalists who demonstrate excellence in reporting on global issues with integrity and impact. Winners are selected across multiple categories including investigative journalism, environmental reporting, and human rights coverage. The competition is open to professional journalists worldwide with a proven track record of impactful reporting. Applicants must submit their best published work from the past two years. The judging panel consists of renowned media professionals and experts. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2026. To apply, candidates must complete the online application form at fetisovjournalismawards.org and submit their work along with a brief explanation of its significance.

Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA) 2026 (520,000 CHF Prize)

You must submit these documents and materials

Publication

One entry (one report or a series of reports) in PDF format (max 10 MB)

Max 15,000 words.

It must include full, readable text and be of high quality.

Consent Form

Signed scanned copy of the author(s)’ consent to participate

If a third party submits the entry, all authors must provide signed consent

Personal Details

For the representative of a journalism organization

Surname and first name.

Name of the professional journalism organization.

Country of registration.

Contact details (phone number, email).

For the author of the publication

Surname and first name.

Gender.

Citizenship or country of residence.

Place of work (organization name and address).

Position.

Contact details (phone number, email).

Reference contact details for the author(s).

Publication Information

Category of the competition.

Title and media platform where the report was published.

Country of publication (for printed media).

Original language of the publication.

Link(s) to the publication (with login and password if required).

Date of publication.

Brief reasons for the nomination (a few statements).

The following are the publication evaluation criteria

Accuracy: Information must be fact-based and reliable.

Independence: Avoidance of political and corporate bias or undue influence.

Impartiality and Fairness: Ensuring fairness and neutrality.

Humanity: Application of non-discrimination principles and respect for victims, minorities, and vulnerable groups.

Transparency: Openness in the reporting process and accountability of the authors.

Ethical Principles: Promotion of ethical journalism standards.

Positive Impact: Contribution to positive changes in political, economic, or social contexts.

Translation Accuracy: High-quality translation for non-English publications is required.

You will benefit from the award as follows

Financial Reward: A total prize fund of 520,000 CHF, with 130,000 CHF awarded in each category:

1st Prize: 100,000 CHF

2nd Prize: 20,000 CHF

3rd Prize: 10,000 CHF

Recognition: Winners earn the prestigious Fetisov Journalism Award and global recognition for their work.

Networking: Opportunity to connect with leading journalists and experts in the field.

Submit your entry via the Fetisov Journalism Awards website before deadline.

Ensure all required documents are attached, and the submission form is in English.

Self-nominations are allowed, and up to three entries from one journalism organization or media platform can be submitted.

For inquiries, contact the awards team at [email protected].

Further details and information regarding the Fetisov Journalism Awards are available on the official website.

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