Deadline: 7 April 2025
The Semmelweis – Richter Journalism Award aims to honor exceptional journalism that supports women’s health and highlights pharmaceutical advancements in an authentic and accessible way.
Celebrating the invaluable role of journalists in educating the public and informing audiences across Europe, the Semmelweis-Richter Journalism Award for Excellence in Women’s Health and Pharma Industry Reporting is now open for submissions. The award aims to recognize the profound impact journalists have on healthcare and the well-being of communities worldwide.
Journalists are invited to submit their stories on women’s health and pharmaceutical strategies and innovation. These may include stories that help raise awareness, are about certain stigmatized diseases within society, cultivate open social discourse, and/or ultimately lead to improved treatment and understanding.
Benefits
- Winners will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Budapest, Hungary in May-June 2025.
- Attend the prestigious closing ceremony and network with leading professionals.
Award Information
- The award fund is €45,000. Prizes for the categories are as follows: €10,000 (first place), €7,500 (second place), and €5,000 (third place).
Application Requirements
- Participants can submit up to two entries, each in a separate category.
- All entries must have been published between January 1st 2024 and February 28th 2025.
- Entries must consist of a scanned version of the article for print publications, or a publicly accessible link leading to the article in case of online publication, or a screenshot in case of paid online content.
- Entries must be in English or translated into English. (For languages other than English, the original must be enclosed as well).
- Entries must be submitted electronically through their website.
For more information, visit Semmelweis University and Gedeon Richter.
