Deadline: 25-Sep-2026
The EU Prize for Journalism aims to strengthen professionalism and ethical standards in Georgian media. It encourages journalists to produce high-quality content that reflects democratic values and supports public interest reporting.
The competition highlights journalism that promotes human rights, minority rights, equality, dignity, and the rule of law while supporting freedom of expression and social accountability.
Key Objectives
The competition focuses on:
- Promoting ethical and professional journalism
- Strengthening media independence and credibility
- Supporting human rights and minority rights reporting
- Encouraging social justice and equality-focused journalism
- Promoting freedom of expression and democratic values
- Enhancing investigative and innovative storytelling in media
Award Categories
Participants can apply in one of the following categories:
- Best story in print or online media
- Best feature story in broadcast or online media
- Best investigative story or feature (print, broadcast, online, or YouTube)
- Best blog, opinion, or column
- Most innovative and original media work
- Best documentary photo reflecting shared values
- Best student journalism work
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must:
- Be journalists or teams of journalists
- Be adult citizens residing within Georgia’s internationally recognized borders
- Have published work in Georgian print, online, or broadcast media
- Submit entries in Georgian or English
- Apply with only one entry in one category
Ineligibility Rules
The following are not eligible:
- Winners and co-authors of the 2024 and 2025 EU Prize for Journalism
- Jury members of the competition
- Staff of the EU Delegation to Georgia
- Contractors, grantees, and organizations directly involved in the competition
- Individuals or entities with direct involvement in organizing the prize
Submission Requirements
- Each applicant may submit only one entry
- Entries must be published, broadcast, or distributed online
- Work must be original and previously published in eligible media outlets
- Submissions must align with the values and themes of the competition
Why This Prize Matters
The EU Prize for Journalism is important because it:
- Encourages high standards of journalism in Georgia
- Supports independent and ethical media practices
- Strengthens democratic values and freedom of expression
- Highlights investigative and impactful storytelling
- Promotes public awareness of human rights and social justice
- Recognizes innovation in modern journalism
Conclusion
The 15th EU Prize for Journalism in Georgia supports journalists who produce high-quality, ethical, and impactful reporting. By recognizing excellence across multiple media categories, the competition strengthens democratic values, promotes human rights awareness, and encourages professional journalism that serves the public interest.
For more information, visit European Union.