ICFJ Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards 2026

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and Wikimedia Foundation are recognizing African journalists who create well-researched, accurate articles on women, youth, arts, culture, heritage, and sports that serve as source materials for Wikipedia. First-place winners receive $2,000 and a chance to present at a Wikimedia Community Conference, while second-place recipients receive $1,000, with all awardees gaining public recognition.