Are you a journalist passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you have a story that sheds light on important global issues? The Fetisov Journalism Awards 2025 is your opportunity to gain international recognition and reward for your work. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding journalism contributing to peace, environmental journalism, civil rights, and investigative reporting.

The Fetisov Journalism Awards is not just another competition; it is the biggest prize in the history of international journalism, with a total prize fund of 520,000 CHF. This award seeks to honor journalists who uphold the highest standards of accuracy, independence, fairness, and humanity in their reporting. Winning this award brings financial rewards and elevates your work globally, inspiring others to follow in your footsteps.

By participating in this competition, you join a global community of journalists promoting ethical journalism that positively impacts societies. Whether you are an investigative journalist uncovering the truth or a writer advocating for environmental protection, this award recognizes and amplifies your efforts in shaping a better world.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: September 15th, 2025, 23:59 UTC.
• Funding Type: Cash Prize
• Organizer: Fetisov Charitable Foundation
• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Professional journalists, media representatives, freelance journalists
• Field: Peace, Civil Rights, Investigative Reporting, Environmental Journalism
• Number of Opportunities: Three winners per category
• Program Language: English

Benefits and Financial Aids

You will benefit from the award as follows:

• Financial Reward: A total prize fund of 520,000 CHF, with 130,000 CHF awarded in each category:
  • 1st Prize: 100,000 CHF
  • 2nd Prize: 20,000 CHF
  • 3rd Prize: 10,000 CHF
• Recognition: Winners earn the prestigious Fetisov Journalism Award and global recognition for their work.
• Networking: Opportunity to connect with leading journalists and experts in the field.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet these requirements:

• Application is open to professional journalists, representatives of media organizations, professional journalism organizations (unions/associations/societies), and freelance journalists.
• Publications must have been published between June 1st, 2024, and May 31st, 2025.
• Entries must be provided in English or accompanied by a high-quality professional English translation.

Requirements for Publications:

• Publications must be in English.
• Non-English publications are accepted if accompanied by a high-quality professional English translation.
• The translation must be in the same file as the original publication.
• Translations must meet English language norms and standards.
• Automatic or word-for-word translations are not permitted.
• Eligible materials include those published in printed media or posted on media websites.

Required Documents

You must submit these documents and materials:

• Publication:
  • One entry (one report or a series of reports) in PDF format (max 10 MB)
  • Must be published between June 1st, 2024 to May 31st, 2025
  • Max 15,000 words.
  • It must include full, readable text and be of high quality.
• Consent Form:
  • Signed scanned copy of the author(s)’ consent to participate
  • If a third party submits the entry, all authors must provide signed consent
• Personal Details:
  • For the representative of a journalism organization:
    • Surname and first name.
    • Name of the professional journalism organization.
    • Country of registration.
    • Contact details (phone number, email).
  • For the author of the publication:
    • Surname and first name.
    • Gender.
    • Citizenship or country of residence.
    • Place of work (organization name and address).
    • Position.
    • Contact details (phone number, email).
    • Reference contact details for the author(s).
• Publication Information:
  • Category of the competition.
  • Title and media platform where the report was published.
  • Country of publication (for printed media).
  • Original language of the publication.
  • Link(s) to the publication (with login and password if required).
  • Date of publication.
  • Brief reasons for the nomination (a few statements).

Award Categories

The Fetisov Journalism Awards have four categories as follows:

• Outstanding Contribution to Peace
• Contribution to Civil Rights
• Outstanding Investigative Reporting
• Excellence in Environmental Journalism

Selection Criteria

The following are the publication evaluation criteria:

• Accuracy: Information must be fact-based and reliable.
• Independence: Avoidance of political and corporate bias or undue influence.
• Impartiality and Fairness: Ensuring fairness and neutrality.
• Humanity: Application of non-discrimination principles and respect for victims, minorities, and vulnerable groups.
• Transparency: Openness in the reporting process and accountability of the authors.
• Ethical Principles: Promotion of ethical journalism standards.
• Positive Impact: Contribution to positive changes in political, economic, or social contexts.
• Translation Accuracy: High-quality translation for non-English publications is required.

How to Apply?

• Submit your entry via the Fetisov Journalism Awards website before September 15, 2025. deadline.
• Ensure all required documents are attached, and the submission form is in English.
• Self-nominations are allowed, and up to three entries from one journalism organization or media platform can be submitted.
• For inquiries, contact the awards team at info@fjawards.com.

Apply Now

Further details and information regarding the Fetisov Journalism Awards are available on the official website.

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