Deadline: 15-Jan-2026

The Canadian Hillman Prizes honor journalism that exposes social and economic injustices and drives public policy change. Open to work published in Canada in 2025, the awards recognize excellence across print, digital, broadcast, and local/community news. Submissions close January 15, 2026, with winners announced at the awards event in Toronto on April 9, 2026.

Overview

The Canadian Hillman Prizes celebrate investigative reporting that serves the common good by highlighting societal inequities and fostering meaningful change. The awards recognize journalists who demonstrate strong news judgment, courage, resourcefulness, and impactful storytelling across multiple media platforms.

Eligible Work

• Published in Canada in 2025

• Widely accessible to a Canadian audience

• Formats include:

  • Print: newspapers, magazines

  • Digital platforms: online media, multimedia, tablets

  • Broadcast: television, radio, podcasts

  • Local or community news in any medium

• Exclusions: self-published work

Who Can Apply

• Individuals or teams may submit multiple entries

• Nominations can be made by the journalist or by third parties

• Larger teams must identify primary authors who would attend the awards

Submission Requirements

• Cover Letter: 1–2 pages summarizing content, impact, and alignment with the Sidney Hillman Foundation mission

• Submission via URL links or file uploads

• Clearly identify primary authors for awards participation

Categories

1. Print & Digital Media

2. Broadcast Media: Television, Radio, Podcast

3. Local/Community News: Any medium

Awards & Benefits

• Winners receive an honorarium and a certificate

• Recognition at the Toronto awards ceremony on April 9, 2026

• No submission fee required

Key Dates

• Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

• Awards Ceremony: April 9, 2026, Toronto, Canada

How to Apply

1. Prepare your journalism submission ensuring it was published in Canada in 2025

2. Draft a 1–2 page cover letter highlighting:

   • Content and impact of reporting

   • Alignment with the Sidney Hillman Foundation mission

3. Submit via the online portal using URLs or uploaded files

4. Identify primary authors for attendance if submitting a team entry

Why This Prize Matters

The Canadian Hillman Prizes recognize journalism that not only informs the public but also promotes social justice and policy change. By rewarding courage, integrity, and resourcefulness, the program encourages journalists to pursue stories that make a tangible difference in society.

For more information, visit The Sidney Hillman Foundation.