Michael Elliott Award in African Storytelling

Deadline: January 31, 2023

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott family are happy to announce a call for entries for the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling.

The award honours up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen people’s voices and illuminate the transformational change on the continent. The award entries must represent groundbreaking journalistic work published between December 1, 2021, and December 1, 2022. Winners will be selected based on the quality of their articles and their impact on communities. We welcome excellent submissions in all media, especially those that demonstrate analytical skills and outstanding writing ability.

The winners will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a personalized crystal award. The winners will have an opportunity to spend up to two weeks at The Economist headquarters in London or to complete a tailored study tour of US newsrooms.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling, applicants must meet the following criteria:

The contest is open to English-speaking journalists working in Africa for print, broadcast, and online news media. Applicants must have no more than ten years of journalism experience.
Applicants must submit one published piece that exemplifies Africa through thoughtful reporting and excellent storytelling. We look for impactful investigative or explanatory pieces, especially those illuminating transformational change in Africa.
A copy of the published story or broadcast clip must be submitted in English. Works in other languages must include English translations. We welcome submissions from print, broadcast, or digital journalists. Multimedia submissions may include web, audio, video, visual, or mixed media.
The submitted story must be published between December 1, 2021, and December 1, 2022.

Application Registration Deadline: 31st January 2023

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