Deadline:
June 02, 2025
Program Starts: November 02, 2025
Program Ends: November 06, 2025
Location(s)
Germany
Munich
Overview
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.
The One Young World Journalist of the Year Award highlights the work of young journalists who are fearlessly covering the truth, changing the way stories are reported, and empowering others by giving them a voice.
Details
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 2025. The award will be presented to three winners at the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany, which takes place from 3-6 November 2025.
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 2025 award are now open.
What is One Young World?
One Young World was founded in 2009 by David Jones and Kate Robertson. We are a UK-based charity that gathers together the brightest young leaders from around the world, empowering them to make lasting connections to create positive change.
We stage an annual Summit where the most valuable young talent from global and national companies, NGOs, universities and other forward-thinking organisations are joined by world leaders, acting as the One Young World Counsellors.
Delegates participate in four transformative days of speeches, panels, networking and workshops. All delegates have the opportunity to apply to give keynote speeches, sharing a platform with world leaders with the world’s media in attendance. As well as listening to keynote speakers, delegates have the opportunity to challenge world leaders, interact and be mentored by influencers. Delegates make lasting connections throughout the Summit, celebrating their participation at social events and the unforgettable Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
After each Summit, the delegates, who are then known as One Young World Ambassadors, work on their own initiatives or lend the power of the One Young World network to those initiatives already in existence. Of those in employment, many returns to their companies and set about creating change from within, energising their corporate environment.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered for the award, nominees must:
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years old
- Have substantial evidence of the impact and importance of their journalism
- Be passionate about the right to freedom of thought, expression and speech
- Have demonstrable interest in the pursuit of social, economic and/or political rights through journalism
Dates
Deadline: June 02, 2025
Program starts:
November 02, 2025
Program ends:
November 06, 2025
Program Starts: November 02, 2025
Program Ends: November 06, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
In addition to receiving the award:
- Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany.
- Hotel accommodation between 2 and 6 November 2025.
- Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- The cost of travel to and from Munich. Your flight to and from Munich must depart from and return to one and the same international airport.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
