Investigative journalists who have reported in developing or emerging countries are eligible for this award.
The Global Shining Light Award, sponsored by the Global Investigative Journalism Network, recognizes investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country, done under threat, duress or in the direst of conditions.
The categories are small and medium outlets (organizations with a staff of 20 or less, including freelancers); and large outlets (organizations with more than 20 staff).
Works must have been broadcast or published between Jan. 1, 2021 and Dec. 31, 2022.
If the original entry is not in English, a detailed English-language summary of a print or online story or an English-language transcript of a broadcast script must be provided.
The winners will receive an honorary plaque, US$2,500 and a trip to the 2023 Global Investigative Journalism Conference Sept. 19 to 22 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The deadline is Feb. 28, 2023.