THE Kurt Schork Memorial Fund, in partnership with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, is inviting applications for its Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism.
The awards honour excellence in courageous reporting of conflict, corruption, human rights transgressions, and injustice.
The awards feature three categories: freelance journalists covering international news, local reporters covering events in their home country or region, and news fixers. Each winner receives a US$5,000 prize.
The stories can be about conflict, human rights, cross-border issues, or any controversial matter in a particular country or region.
Each submission must demonstrate professionalism, meet international journalistic standards, and provide evidence that courage and determination were required to cover the story.
The award aims to honor the work of freelance journalists and of local reporters and fixers in developing countries or nations in transition who often otherwise receive little recognition.
All articles must be translated into English and must have been published between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023.
Print and online journalists worldwide can apply for an award.
The deadline for the submission of applications is May 31, 2023. 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 [email protected] or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi