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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.

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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

Breaking News

Conflict

Daily Life

Documentary

Environment

Human Rights

Photographic Essay

Political Events

Sport Events

Women’s Rights/Issues

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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