EU Prize for Journalism 2026

Description

1) Objective

Established in 2012, the EU Prize for Journalism is an annual event that encourages professionalism and ethical conduct in Georgian journalism. The Special Prize for conflict-sensitive journalism rewards media outlets contributing to confidence building and peace and is handed out by the European Union Monitoring Mission. The rules of the EU Prize for Journalism have been inspired by the principles of the Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics and seek to encourage professionalism and ethics in Georgian Journalism. The EU Prize for Journalism will be awarded in the following categories:

• Best story in print or online media;
• Best feature story in broadcast or online media;
• Best investigative story in print, online, or broadcast media;
• Best blog, opinion or column in print, online or broadcast media;
• The most innovative and original piece of work in print, broadcast or online media;
• Best documentary photo reflecting EU values;
• Best Student work in print, online or broadcast media;

The EUMM Special Prize for Peace Journalism will be awarded for the best conflict-sensitive journalistic work contributing to confidence-building and peace in the context of armed conflicts in Georgia.

2) Eligibility

Only citizens of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, aged 18 years or older, can apply.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Georgia.

4) Budget

The winners of the first seven categories will receive a cash prize of approximately 5,200 GEL each, while the winner of the EUMM Special Prize will receive a one-month fellowship at the Institute of War and Peace Reporting in London.

5) Application

The competition is open to journalists or teams of journalists (adult citizens residing within the internationally recognized borders of Georgia) who have published their work in Georgian print, online or broadcast media between 20 October 2025 – 25 September 2026.