Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award 2026
The Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award honours Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer Anja Niedringhaus (1965-2014) and is given annually by the International Women's Media Foundation. The USD 20,000 prize is awarded to a woman, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming photojournalist whose work reflects courage and dedication. Submissions for 2026 closed on 31 March and are now being reviewed by IWMF staff and a third-party photography consultant for integrity before judging.
- Deadline
- March 31, 2026
- Entry fee
- Free entry
Authenticity policy
AI policy
Once the deadline has passed, the IWMF and a third-party photography consultant will review all submissions for eligibility and evidence of enhancements, alterations and manipulations outside the scope of basic photo editing, and for any issues that could compromise the integrity of the award.
RAW files
Not specified
Editing rules
The IWMF engages a third-party photography consultant after the deadline to review all submissions for enhancements, alterations and manipulations outside basic photo editing. Generative AI is not separately named but is incompatible with the cited standard. Eligibility is restricted to women, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming journalists working full-time in journalism.
Verified on June 12, 2026