Deadline: 30-Sep-25
The United Nations Correspondents Association invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 29th annual UNCA Awards for best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, UN agencies, and field operations.
Categories
- The Elizabeth Neuffer Memorial Prize: This award is for print (including online media) coverage of the UN and UN agencies.
- The Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize: This award is for broadcast (TV & Radio) media coverage of the UN and UN agencies.
- The Prince Albert II of Monaco and UNCA Global Prize for Climate Change: This award is for print (including online media) and broadcast media (TV and Radio), which covers climate change, with a particular focus on the climate changing impact to oceans, biodiversity, and sea level rise in Small Developing Island States.
- The UNCA and Italgas Global Prize for Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence: The prize highlights journalism that explores how technology is shaping a more sustainable and equitable future. This award honors excellence in print (including online) or broadcast (TV and Radio) journalism covering the impact of digital innovation and artificial intelligence on sustainable development and public service.
Eligibility Criteria
- The UNCA awards are open to all journalists anywhere in the world.
Application Requirements
- Work in print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online coverage must be published between September 2024 and September 2025.
- The judges will seek entries that demonstrate impact, insight, and originality, evaluating the journalists courage, investigative prowess, and reporting skills. Entries from the media in the developing world are especially encouraged.
- Entries can be submitted in any of the official UN languages (English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian), however a written transcript in English or French is necessary to facilitate the judging process.
- Each candidate may submit entries to a maximum of two prize categories, with up to one story per category. Joint entries are also permitted, with a max of three names listed for credits.
- Please ensure your digital files and valid web links are uploaded & included on the online Entry Form.
- Entries are submitted online by completing the UNCA Awards Entry Form.
- Please complete the form, upload your photo, and submit your work electronically by uploading web links and/or files directly on the Entry Form.
For more information, visit UNCA.