Nominations open for Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award (India)

Award Categories

• Print: Honors outstanding investigative, feature, or editorial writing that informs, inspires, and challenges public opinion, shaping impactful narratives through the power of print.
• Photojournalism: Recognizes powerful visual storytelling, celebrating those whose images capture pivotal moments and convey impactful stories through compelling news or feature photography.
• Digital: Honors innovative digital storytelling, recognizing those who engage audiences through interactive reports or immersive video content, pushing the boundaries of digital media.
• Broadcast: Celebrates excellence in broadcast journalism, recognizing compelling reports and broadcasts that engage audiences and shape public understanding of important events and issues.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to Journalists: The Award is open to professional journalists, photojournalists, and video journalists working in print, photojournalism, digital, and broadcast.
• Geographical Scope: Submissions are accepted from journalists working in India, including foreign correspondents.
• Work Published Date: Eligible works must have been published, broadcast, or posted between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024.
• Original Work: All submitted works must be original and created by the entrant(s). Works plagiarized or found to be significantly derivative will be disqualified.
• Number of Entries: Each journalist can submit a maximum of two entries across all categories.

Selection Criteria

• Integrity: Uphold moral principles and adhere to the highest standards of journalistic ethics in reporting.
• Courage: Demonstrate moral, ethical, or physical courage and determination in the face of intimidation.
• Empathy: Maintain the highest journalism standards with compassion and sensitivity.
• Truth: Report the truth objectively, accurately, and impartially, free from bias.

Evaluation Criteria

• Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:
  • Relevance and Impact: They are looking for work that contributes significantly to public understanding of important issues. Entries should highlight stories that have the potential to drive awareness, inspire action, or bring about meaningful change.
  • Originality and Innovation They value creative storytelling approaches. Whether it’s through a fresh perspective, unique angles, or innovative use of media, entries should showcase originality in reporting and presentation.
  • Research and Depth: Submissions must demonstrate thorough investigation and in-depth analysis. They expect entries to be well-researched, providing context and insight into the subject matter.
  • Ethical Standards: Adherence to the highest standards of journalistic ethics is critical. They seek work that is fair, objective, and respects journalistic integrity while covering sensitive or controversial topics.
  • Presentation: The overall presentation of the work is key. They are looking for submissions that are clear, cohesive, and effectively communicate the story to their audience, whether through writing, visual elements, or multimedia formats.

Application Requirements

• Print Journalism:
  • To be submitted in a PDF format.
  • If URL is available that can be provided also.
• Photojournalism:
  • Submit up to 5 high-resolution images (JPEG format, minimum 300 DPI).
  • Each image must be captioned with a description, date, and location.
  • Include a brief narrative (up to 300 words) explaining the context of the photos.
• Video Journalism:
  • Submit a URL link to the video hosted on a public platform or via a secure download link.
  • A brief synopsis (up to 300 words) must accompany the video entry.
• Digital Storytelling:
  • Include URLs for multimedia pieces published online, such as interactive graphics, web documentaries, or podcasts.
  • Provide a brief overview (up to 300 words)

For more information, visit Danish Siddiqui Foundation.