Environmental journalists can submit entries and compete for an award.
The Columbia Journalism School is accepting entries for the John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism. The award is named in honor John B. Oakes (1913 - 2001), a pioneer of environmental journalism and editor of the New York Times’ editorial page.
The award is given annually for news reporting that makes an exceptional contribution to the public’s understanding of environmental issues.
Print, radio, broadcast and digital reporting are eligible for the award.
The winner will receive US$5,000 and will be recognized at a ceremony at Columbia Journalism School.
A US$75 entry fee is required.
The deadline is April 22.