Six of the awards come with $57,000 in prize money, courtesy of SmartNews, The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, 3M, the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication’s Agora Journalism Center, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and McKinsey Publishing.
The Online News Association has opened the call for entries for the 2022 Online Journalism Awards (#OJA22), the leading global awards honoring excellence in digital journalism since 2000.
The 2022 OJAs feature 56 awards across 23 categories open for submissions. ... Read More
The Online News Association (ONA) is pleased to introduce the 3M Truth in Science Award as the newest category in the Online Journalism Awards (OJAs). The award features a total of $21,000 in cash prizes over three years, and is part ... Read More
Since 2019, the Gather Award in Engaged Journalism has honored inspiring people and journalism projects that center communities’ information needs and voices in the reporting process. This first-of-its-kind award was established as part of the annual Online Journalism Awards showcase thanks to ... Read More
The OJA special awards recognize outstanding leaders, projects, innovation and overall contributions to ONA and the journalism community
Honoring a digital journalist who produces excellent reporting under the most challenging conditions, covering war, corruption, crime, culture and politics in countries around the world.
Honoring a senior-level individual who has made lasting contributions to the field of digital journalism through and who exhibits extraordinary commitment to the mission, value and vision of ONA.
Honoring a person or small team that has made outsize contributions to the field, particularly those who create tools or work environments that allow digital journalists to do their best work.
Honoring a trailblazing individual whose work in digital journalism and dedication to innovation exhibits a substantial impact on the industry.
Recent General Excellence winners include The New York Times, ProPublica, PublicSource and Grist.
Watch the announcement of winners in six categories, recorded in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 15.