In a year marked by unprecedented challenges, these awards offer recognition, solidarity, and a financial boost for journalists who carry so much yet still produce best-in-class reporting.

This year’s AMEJA Awards celebrate the exceptional courage, creativity, and commitment of journalists of Middle Eastern, North African, and West Asian descent. At a time when press freedom is under threat around the world, these awards highlight the stories that matter most to our community and the journalists behind them.

While each category welcomes a broad range of submissions, the AMEJA Awards are especially committed to uplifting work that highlights Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, and West Asian communities and perspectives in North America. Entries should reflect thoughtful, nuanced storytelling that deepens understanding of these communities and their lived experiences.

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Award Categories

Eligibility

• Must have been published or aired between January 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025.

• Must be originally published or aired in English.

• Entry fee is $15 for AMEJA members, $55 for non-members (includes a one-year AMEJA membership, pending approval).

• Individuals may submit up to five related pieces as a single entry (e.g. a series or body of work), but only one entry per category (if eligible). Each submission requires its own fee and application. Judges will evaluate such entries collectively. We encourage applicants to be selective and include only their strongest work.

• The same piece of work may be entered in multiple categories. Each submission requires its own fee and application.

• News organizations or other institutional sponsors may submit up to three entries per category, with separate applications and fees for each.

• If submitting audio and video entries, provide transcripts via URL or file upload if possible.

• Paywalled entries must include a bypass URL or uploaded file so jurors can access the work.