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About

The Photo Journalism Prize (PJP) is a prestigious award open to anyone who has captured powerful, impactful moments from events they have witnessed. This prize celebrates the vital role of citizen journalism and recognizes the dedicated individuals who strive to bring important stories to the forefront, especially in an era of increasing media bias. As citizen journalism continues to grow, the Photo Journalism Prize honors the strength of this movement and looks forward to the promising future it represents.

The Concept

Citizen journalism has revolutionized the media industry in recent years. With the rise of smartphones and social media, anyone can now capture and share news and events as they happen. This has given rise to a new era of grassroots reporting, with ordinary citizens becoming active participants in the news cycle. And now, with the announcement of a this new prize for photojournalists, the world of citizen journalism is set to take another exciting leap forward.

Latest Entries

Israelis fighting for their democracy, “we will not become an autocratic dictatorship,” they say, “we are faithful to the idea of equality and freedom to all.”

Orna Naor

They are between 7 and 25 years old and all have one thing in common, to have known only one president, Wladimir Putin, who reigns over one of the largest countries in the world and is now launching in a war unanimously condemned by the international community.

Aude Osnowycz

Ukraine’s immense size doesn’t seem to be enough to stay afloat in this war. However, this people stoically resists even as it is pushed underground

Rui Caria

The firecrackers to be eaten in the sedan chair of the Tiger Lord of Chaotian Temple in Beigang Town

Cho Jen Lee

The worst thing is when they only see my disability.” In Denmark, more than 500,000 people live with a major or minor disability.

Andreas Haubjerg

Sub-Sahara Africa leads the world in unplanned teen pregnancy. In Rwanda it is estimated to be at epidemic proportions.

Carol Allen-Storey

For many years We have forgotten that we are not separated from the earth and our existence has always found meaning in its loving skirt. We have risen from the dust and will return to the dust one day, so we must understand the oneness with it from now on.

Majid Hojati

“Elegy in Ashes” delves into the haunting aftermath left by recent wildfires in Northern California, prompting viewers to reflect on the harsh realities of our climate crisis.

Julia Cumes

Prizes

First
Prize

$5,000

Cash Prize

Best overall story with most impact

Second
Prize

$3,000

Cash Prize

Jury selection Prize

Third
Prize

$1,000

Cash Prize

Public choice prize

Categories

Deadlines

Early Entries: April 15

Deadline: May 15

Final Deadline: June 1

Jury

The PJP will be juried by a group of experts with unbiased views based on these Judging criteria: News Value, Human Interest, Visual Storytelling, Versatility, Photographic Quality, Editing, Writing, and Overall Reporting