The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling, a collaboration between the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott family, honours up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strives to strengthen people’s voices and illuminate the transformational change taking place on the continent.
WORTH
- The winners will receive a cash prize, a $1,000 reporting grant, and a personalized crystal award.
- One of the winners will complete a two-week internship at The Economist’s headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
- Another winner will spend time in U.S. newsrooms in Washington, D.C., and New York City.
ELIGIBILITY
- The contest is open to English-speaking journalists working in Africa for print, broadcast, and online news media. Applicants must have no more than 10 years of journalism experience.
- Applicants must submit one published piece that exemplifies Africa through thoughtful reporting and excellent storytelling. We are looking for impactful investigative or explanatory pieces, especially those that illuminate 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, 2020, and December 1, 2021.
DEADLINE: January 30 2022
To apply and for more information visit here
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