APRIL 28, 2024, IS THE NEW DEADLINE for the Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award, launched by the International association of Religion Journalists (IARJ) and the Fondazione per le Scienze Religiose Giovanni XXIII (FSCIRE) to encourage the best practice in journalism and honour the work of journalists covering religion and spirituality.

Journalists based in Europe and the countries surrounding the Mediterranean basin are invited to submit stories published in newspapers, magazines or news websites that publish regularly in the designated area.

Entries must be submitted as late as April 28, 2024 – 11:00 am GMT.

The winner will be announced in May.

IN THE AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT you can find the eligibility requirements, and the online form to submit your story.

GOT MORE QUESTIONS? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the award program.

CARE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JURY? The names of the journalists serving as members of the international jury will be announced soon on the IARJ website.