Journalists and photographers can compete for a US$5,000 prize.
The Sidney Hillman Foundation seeks entries for its Hillman Prizes, which honor investigative journalism and commentary that serves the common good.
Journalists worldwide can apply, but the work must have been widely accessible to U.S. audiences.
This year's categories include book; print or online newspaper story or series; print or online magazine story or series; broadcast story or series (at least 20 minutes in total package length); and opinion and analysis.
Along with the cash prize, winners will receive a certificate and a trip to attend the awards ceremony in New York.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 30.