The Asian American Journalists Association’s 2023 Journalism Excellence Awards are open for submissions. These awards will honor the best of journalism pieces by AAJA members in 2022. To view past winners’ work and apply, visit our awards website.
Categories for submissions are as follows:
- Excellence in Written Reporting, News
- Excellence in Written Reporting, Features
- Student Excellence in Written Reporting
- Student Excellence in Photojournalism, Single or Photo Story
- Student Excellence in Audio Storytelling
- Excellence in Audio Storytelling, News Feature
- Excellence in Audio Storytelling, Long-form
- Excellence in Video Storytelling, Short-Form
- Excellence in Video Storytelling, Long-Form & Programs
- Excellence in Online/Digital Journalism, Engagement
- Excellence in Online/Digital Journalism, Data
- Excellence in Online/Digital Journalism, Immersive Storytelling
- Excellence in Photojournalism, Single Photo
- Excellence in Photojournalism, Photo Story
- Excellence in Investigative Reporting
- Excellence in Sports Reporting
- Excellence in Science/Environment/Health Reporting
- Excellence in Arts and Culture/Entertainment Reporting
- Excellence in Political Reporting
- Excellence in International Reporting
- Excellence in Pacific Islander Reporting
- Excellence in Business/Consumer/Tech Reporting
- Excellence in Commentary/Op-Ed/Perspective
For any questions, please refer to our awards FAQ. If your question isn’t answered, reach out to support@aaja.org for further assistance. We’re excited to see your work!
About AAJA Awards:
The Asian American Journalists Association has honored excellence in journalism since 1987. The AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards are bestowed to members for thoughtful reporting, thorough coverage and strong storytelling. AAJA also honors members and organizations who champion the spirit of community through their chapter and affinity group leadership; their diversity, equity, and inclusion work; and through their life’s work. To learn more about awards, visit our awards website.
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