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Sigma Awards 2026 for Data Journalism

Team·12 December 2025·1 view

Closes: 11 January 2026 Closed
Official page: https://goimpactnow.org/blog/sigma-awards-2026-for-data-journalism/

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The Sigma Awards is a prestigious international competition that celebrates the very best data journalism from around the world. More than just an award, it aims to empower, elevate, and enlighten the global community of data journalists by showcasing outstanding work and fostering collaboration.… The full details and the official application link are on goimpactnow. This thread is for questions about applying.

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ifeoma_aBuilder·13 Dec 2025

If there is a word limit, use most of it. Coming in at half the limit reads as not having much to say, whether or not that is true.

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maria_santosContributor·13 Dec 2025

Read the judging criteria and structure your entry against them in that order. Judges score against a sheet, and making them hunt for the point costs you marks.

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ifeoma_aBuilder·12 Dec 2025

Legitimate competitions do not charge an entry fee to consider you for a cash prize. Some arts and film awards do charge small fees, so check the organisation rather than assuming either way.

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