Call for Entries: CFA Journalism Award (Portugal)

Entries are open for the CFA Journalism Award 2025, organized by CFA Society Portugal to promote high-quality economic and financial journalism. The award recognizes journalistic work that enhances financial literacy, explains the role of investment professionals, and promotes ethics in financial markets in Portugal. The winning author will receive a €2,000 cash prize, with applications closing on 15 January 2026.

Overview

The CFA Journalism Award is an annual initiative by CFA Society Portugal aimed at encouraging excellence in economic and financial journalism across all media platforms.

The award recognizes journalistic work that contributes meaningfully to public understanding of finance, investment professionals, and ethical standards within financial markets in Portugal.

Purpose and Focus of the Award

The award is designed to highlight journalism that:

• Explains the relevance and role of investment professionals in Portuguese society

• Expands or consolidates financial literacy in Portugal

• Promotes ethics, transparency, and integrity in investments and financial markets

• Delivers complex financial topics with clarity, accuracy, and educational value

Prize and Recognition

• Cash Prize: €2,000 for the highest-rated article or report

• In the event of a tie, the prize amount will be shared equally among winners

Winning and accepted entries may also gain additional visibility through CFA Society Portugal’s official platforms.

Who Is Eligible?

The competition is open to:

• Professional journalists

• Authors of articles or reports published in Portuguese or international media

• Journalists whose work focuses on finance, economics, investments, or financial ethics

Each author may submit up to two entries.

Eligible Content and Publication Period

Only journalistic works that meet the following conditions are eligible:

• Published or disseminated between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025

• Distributed via one of the following media platforms:

  • Television

  • Radio

  • Newspapers

  • Magazines

  • Websites or digital media outlets

If more than two articles are submitted by the same author, only the first two received will be considered.

Evaluation Criteria

All accepted entries will be assessed based on:

• Educational value and contribution to financial literacy

• Relevance to Portuguese society

• Clarity of communication and structure

• Use of factual evidence and accuracy

• Emphasis on ethics in finance and investment markets

Submission Format Requirements

Submissions must follow strict format rules:

• Written articles:

  • PDF format

  • Maximum of 10,000 characters, including spaces

  • Must clearly identify the author or authors

• Audio or video reports:

  • MP4 format

  • Maximum duration of 6 minutes

Entries that do not meet these requirements may be rejected.

Required Application Information

Each submission must include:

• Full name of the journalist

• Name of the media outlet where the work was published

• Date of publication or broadcast

• Copy of the journalist’s professional license

• Email address and mobile phone number

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

How to Apply for the CFA Journalism Award

To apply, journalists should:

1. Select up to two eligible articles or reports published in 2025

2. Prepare files in the correct format (PDF or MP4)

3. Gather required personal and professional documentation

4. Submit the complete application before the deadline

CFA Society Portugal reserves the right to reject any submission that does not comply with the stated rules.

Important Conditions and Rights

By submitting an entry, authors agree that:

• Accepted articles may be published on the CFA Society Portugal website

• Content may be shared via CFA Society Portugal’s social media and communication channels

• CFA Society Portugal may reject applications or penalize irregularities or unethical behavior, including disqualification

Jury and Selection Process

• The jury will consist of five members

• Jury members are selected by CFA Society Portugal

• All jurors have recognized experience in the Portuguese financial sector

• Jury decisions are final

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: 15 January 2026

• Eligible publication period: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting articles published outside the eligible date range

• Exceeding word or time limits

• Failing to include proof of professional journalist status

• Submitting more than two entries

• Omitting author or publication details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who can apply for the CFA Journalism Award?

Professional journalists who published eligible financial or economic content in 2025 may apply.

2. What types of media are accepted?

Television, radio, newspapers, magazines, websites, and other digital platforms are eligible.

3. How many articles can one journalist submit?

Each journalist may submit a maximum of two entries.

4. What is the prize value?

The award carries a cash prize of €2,000 for the highest-rated article.

5. What happens if there is a tie?

The prize amount will be divided equally among the winners.

6. Can CFA Society Portugal reject submissions?

Yes. CFA Society Portugal reserves the right to reject non-compliant or unethical submissions.

7. What is the submission deadline?

Applications must be submitted by 15 January 2026.

Conclusion

The CFA Journalism Award 2025 offers an important opportunity to recognize and reward high-quality financial journalism that promotes financial literacy and ethical awareness in Portugal. Journalists who produced impactful, accurate, and ethically grounded financial reporting in 2025 are encouraged to submit their work before the 15 January 2026 deadline.