In an age of mass information and misinformation, the role of journalists is more important than ever. Our societies rely on the core values of journalism - truthfulness and objectivity - to stay informed and shape opinions.
One Young World believes that the next generation of young journalists are paramount to creating powerful and meaningful change, providing the essential means to ensure freedom of speech and defence of rights are justly upheld in all regions worldwide.
The One Young World Journalist of the Year Award was created in 2020 to identify and promote five of the world's most impactful journalists changing how stories are reported and having a positive global impact.
We are delighted to launch our annual Journalist of the Year Award again for 2023. The Award will be presented to the five winners at the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast, which takes place from 2 - 5 October.
The Award winners will be chosen by an international panel of judges with first-hand experience in Journalism. Their decisions will be based on the work the young journalists have carried out in their countries and communities and its benefits and impact on young people.
Applications and nominations for the 2023 Award are now open below, and will close on 21 May 2023.
To be considered for the award, candidates must:
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Be between 18 and 35 years old.
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Be an active journalist (correspondent, reporter, writer, anchor, documentary maker).
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Uphold the core values of journalism - truthfulness and objectivity.
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Have had a tangible impact on young people in their communities.
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Highlight the importance of journalism as a way to create powerful and meaningful change, providing the necessary means to ensure freedom of speech and defence of rights are upheld in all regions across the world.
In addition to receiving the award at the Summit, award winners will receive:
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Access to the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast, United Kingdom.
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Hotel accommodation for the duration of the Summit, 2 - 5 October 2023 (inclusive).
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The cost of travel to and from the United Kingdom (economy class).
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Opportunities to speak at the One Young World Summit 2023.
2022 Winners
Coordinator of the Latin American LGBTI journalism Initiative
Former Director of TOLOnews TV
Multi-award-winning investigative journalist & documentary filmmaker
Journalist for El Espectador
Journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker
2020 Winners
Journalist and human rights defender
Vice correspondent and Telemundo News contributor
Journalist and activist