THE Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) has opened submissions for the 2027 Global Shining Light Awards, which recognise outstanding investigative journalism produced under threat, duress or in difficult conditions in developing or transitioning countries.
The awards celebrate journalists, investigative teams and media organisations whose work exposes wrongdoing, corruption and issues that significantly affect the public interest, often despite threats, intimidation and other forms of pressure.
The 2027 awards feature two categories namely Small and Medium Outlets: Media organisations with 20 or fewer staff members, including freelancers; and Large Outlets: Media organisations with more than 20 staff members.
Top winners in the two categories will receive, US$2,500 cash prize, an honorary plaque, and a fully sponsored trip to the 2027 Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC27) in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where they will receive their awards before international journalism colleagues.
Interested journalists and media organisations should submit their investigative work through the official online application portal.
Applicants are encouraged to provide online links to their published work. Where public links are unavailable, documents may be uploaded to Google Drive or Dropbox, with the links shared as part of the application process.
Application Deadline is February 28, 2027. Interested applicants can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via Botoibhi@icirnigeria.org or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi