The Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award Invited Entries for 2026 Edition
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Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was killed on July 16, 2021, while reporting in Kandahar, Afghanistan. |
Launched in February 2025 by the Danish Siddiqui Foundation, this award recognizes impactful journalism across print, digital, photojournalism, and broadcast categories, and celebrates reporting that prioritizes the public interest in journalistic endeavors.
“Journalism that remains grounded in truth and empathy is especially important in the present moment. The award aims to highlight journalism that demonstrates accuracy, fairness and accountability and brings attention to underreported issues and communities,” said senior journalist Om Thanvi, chair of the jury.
The award is named after Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, whose work documented conflict zones, humanitarian crises and everyday life with depth and sensitivity. He was killed while reporting in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on July 16, 2021.
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“Journalism that remains grounded in truth and empathy is especially important in the present moment. The award aims to highlight journalism that demonstrates accuracy, fairness and accountability and brings attention to underreported issues and communities,” said senior journalist Om Thanvi, chair of the jury.
For more information, please visit the Danish Siddiqui Foundation website.
