The 32nd Edition of the Lorenzo Natali Prize is underway, and applications are now open to eligible Journalists.
Since its establishment in 1992, the Prize has brought stories about important worldwide issues into focus.
It has also recognised journalists who bring to light stories on the human impact of climate, digital infrastructure, gender equality, human development, jobs, peace, governance and human rights, among other issues, and this year is no different.
Marking the 32nd year of the award, applications for the 2024 Lorenzo Natali Prize will open on 29 May 2024. We encourage all journalists to apply by submitting an eligible story until 30 June 2024 23:59 CEST.
Entering this competition is the perfect opportunity for you to share your story with the world. Let’s go beyond the headlines!
Applications are open to entries in any language but should be accompanied by a translation into one of the competition languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese or German.
Entries can take various forms, including written articles, audio-visual content, or multimedia presentations. Detailed information on the terms and conditions can be found in the Prize Rules.
The Lorenzo Natali Prize rewards excellent reporting on the topics of:
- Climate, environment and energy
- Digital and infrastructure
- Gender equality
- Human development
- Migration and forced displacement
- Peace and governance
- Sustainable growth and jobs
- Youth
Prize categories
Best Emerging Journalist Award
Reporting by journalists aged between 18 and 25 at the time of submission and published by a media outlet based in any of the eligible countries. The Best Emerging Journalist Prize also offers a unique training opportunity to equip the winner with the skills required for high-quality journalism.
Investigative Journalism Award
Reporting published by a media outlet based in one of the eligible countries whose objective is to uncover serious issues such as crimes, injustice, corruption, or corporate wrongdoing, and to expose these to the public.
Feature Journalism Award
Reporting published by a media outlet based in one of the eligible countries focusing on entertaining, educating, engaging or informing the audience. This can take an in-depth look at a current event, situation, person or group, and can cover innovations and solutions to current challenges.
Special Award – Photojournalism
Photojournalism work published by a media outlet based in one of the eligible countries in recognition of the impact of visual storytelling in conveying the complex realities of our world. Entries under this category must be single photographs.
The winner of each category will receive EUR 10,000 as a prize, and the winner of the Best Emerging Journalist category will also be offered an exciting work experience placement or traineeship with a media partner.
The winners will be announced at the Lorenzo Natali Prize Award Ceremony in Brussels later in 2024.
Apply here – https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/LNP2024
