List of American journalism awards

This list of American journalism awards provides an index to articles about notable awards given in the United States for journalism. Some awards are restricted to a given region or state, and most are restricted to American journalists or companies. The list includes general awards, awards for investigative and sports journalism, fellowships, and lists of categories of Pulitzer Prizes and Gerald Loeb Awards.

The Pulitzer Prize for Public Service recognizes a distinguished example of meritorious public service by a newspaper or news site through the use of its journalistic resources, which may include editorials, cartoons, photographs, graphics, video and other online material, and may be presented in print or online or both.

General list

AwardSponsorNotes
Aldo Beckman Memorial AwardWhite House Correspondents' AssociationJournalistic excellence.
Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University AwardColumbia University Graduate School of JournalismThe best in television, radio, and digital journalism
Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism EthicsUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Journalism EthicsEthical decisions in reporting stories in any medium, including print, broadcast and digital
Bastiat PrizeReason FoundationJournalists whose published works explain, promote and defend the principles of the free society
C.B. Blethen AwardPacific Northwest Newspaper AssociationBest journalist in the northwest United States
Clio AwardsEvolution MediaCreative excellence in advertising and design
Collier Prize for State Government AccountabilityUniversity of Florida College of Journalism and Communications & White House Correspondents' AssociationEstablished by Nathan S. Collier to honor the legacy and vision of Peter Fenelon Collier, the annual award recognizes the best U.S. professional reporting on state government accountability in any medium or on any platform.
Conscience-in-Media AwardAmerican Society of Journalists and AuthorsThose who have demonstrated singular commitment to the highest principles of journalism at notable personal cost or sacrifice
CPJ International Press Freedom AwardsCommittee to Protect JournalistsJournalists or their publications around the world who show courage in defending press freedom despite facing attacks, threats, or imprisonment
Edgar A. Poe AwardWhite House Correspondents' AssociationExcellence in news coverage of subjects and events of significant national or regional importance to the American people
Edward R. Murrow Award (Radio Television Digital News Association)Radio Television Digital News AssociationNews stories that uphold the RTDNA Code of Ethics, demonstrate technical expertise and exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community
Elijah Parish Lovejoy AwardColby CollegeA member of the newspaper profession who has contributed to the country's journalistic achievement
Eric Breindel Award for Excellence in Opinion JournalismEric Breindel Memorial FoundationColumnist, editorialist or reporter who best reflects the spirit of Mr. Breindel's writings: Love of Country and its democratic institutions as well as the act of bearing witness to the evils of totalitarianism
Front Page AwardNewswomen's Club of New YorkJournalistic achievement by women
George Polk AwardsLong Island UniversityTo honor excellence in print and broadcast journalism
Good News AwardsChurches in the Upper Peninsula of MichiganPublished media that affirm the dignity of people, recognize and uphold universally-recognized human values, and uplift and nourish the human spirit
Gregory Kolovakos AwardPEN AmericaU.S. literary translator, editor, or critic "whose work, in meeting the challenge of cultural difference, extends Gregory Kolovakos's commitment to the richness of Hispanic literature and to expanding its English-language audience (not given since 2004)
Henry R. Luce AwardTime Inc.Editorial excellence in print, digital and multimedia categories
Herblock PrizeThe Herb Block FoundationEditorial cartooning
The Hillman PrizeThe Sidney Hillman FoundationJournalists, writers and public figures who pursue social justice and public policy for the common good
Horace Greeley AwardNew England Press AssociationExcellence in the print media of New England
International Editor of the Year AwardWorld Press ReviewEditor or editors outside the United States whose work best exemplifies the principles of journalism
John Chancellor AwardColumbia UniversityExcellence in Journalism
John Murphy Award for Excellence in Copy EditingTexas Daily Newspaper Association (TDNA)Excellence in Copy Editing in TDNA papers
Keystone Press AwardsPennsylvania NewsMedia AssociationRelevance, integrity and initiative in serving readers, and furthers First Amendment values
Livingston AwardUniversity of MichiganLocal, national, and international reporting
Maria Moors Cabot PrizesColumbia UniversityJournalists in the Western hemisphere who for a significant contributions to upholding freedom of the press in the Americas and Inter-American understanding
Minard Editor AwardUCLA Anderson School of ManagementBusiness editors whose work does not receive a byline or whose face does not appear on the air for the work covered
Missouri Lifestyle Journalism AwardsUniversity of MissouriWomen's pages that covered topics other than society, club, and fashion news, and that also covered such topics as lifestyle and consumer affairs
MOLLY National Journalism PrizeThe Texas ObserverSuperior journalism in the tradition of Molly Ivins
National Association of Hispanic Journalists Hall of FameNational Association of Hispanic JournalistsGreat achievement
National Journalism AwardsScripps Howard FoundationBest work in journalism in 17 categories
National Magazine AwardsAmerican Society of Magazine EditorsPrint and digital publications that consistently demonstrate superior execution of editorial objectives, innovative techniques, noteworthy enterprise and imaginative design
National Pacemaker AwardsNational Scholastic Press Association, Associated Collegiate PressExcellence in American student journalism
News & Documentary Emmy AwardNational Academy of Television Arts and SciencesOutstanding achievement in national news and documentary programming
Payne Award for Ethics in JournalismUniversity of OregonTo honor the journalist of integrity and character who reports with insight and clarity in the face of political or economic pressures and to reward performance that inspires public trust in the media
Peabody AwardHenry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass CommunicationDistinguished achievement and meritorious public service by television and radio stations, networks, producing organizations, individuals, and the World Wide Web.
PEN/Nora Magid Award for Magazine EditingPEN AmericaMagazine editor whose high literary standards and taste have, throughout his or her career, contributed significantly to the excellence of the publication he or she edits
Philip Meyer Journalism AwardNational Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass CommunicationBest journalism done using social science research methods
Pulitzer PrizeColumbia UniversityExcellence in newspaper journalism (see below for categories)
Robert Capa Gold MedalOverseas Press ClubBest published photographic reporting from abroad requiring exceptional courage and enterprise
Robert F. Kennedy Journalism AwardRobert F. Kennedy Human RightsReporting on issues that reflect Robert F. Kennedy's concerns, including human rights, social justice and the power of individual action in the United States and around the world
Robinson PrizeACES: The Society for EditingCopy editor whose work demonstrates exceptional effectiveness
Sarah Booth Conroy PrizeAmerican Institute of ArchitectsReportorial or critical excellence in fostering a better public understanding of architecture and urbanism in Washington, DC.
Science in Society Journalism AwardsNational Association of Science WritersOutstanding investigative and interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact for good and ill
Sidney Kobre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism HistoryAmerican Journalism Historians AssociationIndividuals with an exemplary record of sustained achievement in journalism history through teaching, research, professional activities, or other contributions to the field of journalism history
Sigma Delta Chi AwardSociety of Professional JournalistsExcellence in journalism
Simon Rockower AwardAmerican Jewish Press AssociationExcellence in Jewish Journalism
Sunday Magazine Editors Association AwardsSunday Magazine Editors AssociationVarious categories: from 1987 to 2001
Toner Prize for Excellence in Political ReportingS. I. Newhouse School of Public CommunicationsReporting that illuminates the electoral process or reveals the politics of policy and engages the public in democracy.
Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in JournalismWalter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass CommunicationLeading figure in the journalism industry, especially for ground-breaking achievements which have advanced the industry as a whole
Yankee Quill AwardAcademy of New England JournalistsLifetime contribution toward excellence in journalism in New England

Investigative journalism

Investigative journalists research in depth a topic such as a serious crime or incident of political corruption or corporate wrongdoing. They may spend months or years researching and preparing a report.

AwardSponsorHonorsSince
Goldsmith Prize for Investigative ReportingShorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public PolicyExposing examples of poor government, and encouraging good government in the United States1991
Investigative Reporters and EditorsMissouri School of JournalismQuality of investigative reporting1975
James Aronson AwardHunter CollegeOriginal, written English-language reporting from the U.S. media that brings to light widespread injustices, their human consequences, underlying causes, and possible reforms1990
Malcolm Law Investigative Reporting AwardTennessee Associated PressInvestigative reporting1973
Pulitzer Prize for Investigative ReportingColumbia University Graduate School of JournalismDistinguished example of investigative reporting by an individual or team, presented as a single article or series in print journalism1953
Selden Ring AwardUSC Annenberg School for Communication and JournalismInvestigative reporting that has had an impact and caused change1990
Sidney AwardThe Sidney Hillman FoundationOutstanding investigative journalism in service of the common good2009
Worth Bingham PrizeWorth Bingham Memorial FundInvestigative reporting of stories of national significance where the public interest is being ill-served1967

Sports journalism

Sports journalism covers matters pertaining to sporting topics and competitions.

AwardSponsorNotes
American Sportscasters Association Hall of FameAmerican Sportscasters AssociationExcellence in the field of sports broadcasting
Billie AwardsWomen's Sports FoundationPositive portrayals of female athletes in visual media
Curt Gowdy Media AwardNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of FameOutstanding basketball writers and broadcasters
Dick McCann Memorial AwardProfessional Football Writers of AmericaLong and distinguished reporting on professional football
Dick Schaap Award for Outstanding JournalismNassau County Sports CommissionJournalist who best exemplifies the principles and talents of sportswriter Dick Schaap
J. G. Taylor Spink AwardBaseball Writers' Association of AmericaExcellence reporting
National Sports Media Association Hall of FameNational Sports Media AssociationEach spring, the NSMA Hall of Fame inducts one or more new members
National Sportscaster of the YearNational Sports Media AssociationSportscaster
National Sportswriter of the YearNational Sports Media AssociationSportswriter
Red Smith AwardAssociated Press Sports EditorsOutstanding contributions to sports journalism
Tom Borrelli AwardNational Lacrosse LeagueMedia Person of the Year
USBWA Hall of FameUnited States Basketball Writers Association

Other specific topics

TopicAwardSponsorNotes
AgricultureBorlaug CAST Communication AwardCouncil for Agricultural Science and TechnologyPromoting agriculture through research, teaching, extension, or mass communication...
BusinessMorton Margolin Prize for Distinguished Business ReportingDaniels College of BusinessBusiness journalism published in a Colorado newspaper or magazine
BusinessGerald Loeb AwardUCLA Anderson School of ManagementExcellence in business journalism
ChemistryJames T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting ChemistryAmerican Chemical SocietyOutstanding reporting on chemistry, chemical engineering, and related chemical fields
EducationFred M. Hechinger Grand Prize for Distinguished Education ReportingEducation Writers AssociationTop work of journalism among first-place winners in the National Awards for Education Reporting
EnvironmentGrantham PrizeMetcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental ReportingExemplary reporting on the environment (2005–2012)
Garment IndustryAtrium AwardHenry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and AmericasMartExcellence in journalism coverage of the garment industry
InternationalCornelius Ryan AwardOverseas Press ClubBest nonfiction book on international affairs
InternationalShorenstein PrizeAsia–Pacific Research CenterDistinguished writing and reporting that helps Americans to better understand the complexities of Asia
LGBT communityGLAAD Media AwardGLAADOutstanding representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and the issues that affect their lives
Media IndustryMirror AwardsS. I. Newhouse School of Public CommunicationsExcellence in media industry reporting
TheaterCritics and Awards Program for High School StudentsCritics and Awards ProgramReviews by high school theater and journalism students

Fellowships

AwardSponsorNotes
John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at StanfordStanford UniversityJournalistic innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership
Knight Science Journalism FellowshipsMIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social SciencesCoverage of science and technology, medicine, or the environment
Knight-Wallace FellowshipUniversity of MichiganReporters, editors, photographers, producers, editorial writers and cartoonists
Nieman FellowshipHarvard UniversityInnovation, investigative journalism etc.

Pulitzer Prizes for journalism

Gerald Loeb Award winners

See also

References

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