This award honors exceptional works of digital journalism that highlight and report on systemic inequities encountered by marginalized and underrepresented communities. Examples of projects in this category may include, but are not limited to, coverage on social movements, racial justice, voting rights, migration, LGBTQ+ issues, gender equity and access to education, food or healthcare. Judges will weigh the quality of the journalism, digital innovation, engagement strategy and the impact of the project.
The Online Journalism Awards™ (OJAs), launched in May 2000, are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism around the world.