Free Press Awards

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.
 

Free Press Awards 

The nominations for the Free Press Awards 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 2 November 2025. The nominees will be announced in January 2026.

Do you know someone who inspires you?
Maybe it’s a young journalist who just started but already makes a difference, or a resilient reporter who refuses to be silenced. This is your chance to shine a light on their work and give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate them now and let their story be heard worldwide.

Start nominating

Free Press Live and Awards Ceremony in January 2025

Free Press Unlimited has decided to move the event up to the end of January 2026. The exact date of the award ceremony will be announced later this year.

Criteria Free Press Awards

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.
   

Prizes

The winner in the category 'Newcomer of the Year' will receive a media scholarship by choice. The winner in the category 'Most Resilient Journalist' will receive a cash prize.

Read more about the categories Newcomer of the Year and Most Resilient Journalist.