Deadline: January 11, 2026
Applications are open for the Sigma Awards 2026 for Data Journalism. The Sigma Awards celebrates the best data journalism from around the world. It is also here to empower, elevate and enlighten the global community of data journalists.
They are inviting journalists from all regions to identify their best data work published in 2025 and submit it for consideration. They are maintaining the no-category rule for the award and will have experts in data journalism from around the world serve as its jury and prize committee. GIJN has been the host of the Sigma Awards since 2025.
Prize
- The jury members will decide on the best work overall and come to a consensus on how to divide the US$5,000 cash prize.
Eligibility
- Entries must be for data projects published in the 2025 calendar year (between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025).
- Entries must be submitted via our online form.
- Applicants can enter as many projects as they want.
- Entries have to specify if they qualify as a large or a small newsroom or as an individual, where applicable.
Application
They are looking forward to hearing from you! Submit your best data journalism work before January 11, 2026.
For more information, visit Sigma Awards.