Asia Society is currently seeking applications for the Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia. The $10,000 prize is awarded annually to a reporter or team of reporters who has produced the best example of journalism about Asia during the calendar year. Evaluation criteria include impact of the work, its originality, creativity, innovation, depth of research, and educational value in informing the public about Asia.
This year, a citation for innovation in journalism will be awarded to an organization or individual utilizing new tools and technologies to inform and enhance their reporting.
- News outlets, organizations, and individuals are limited to submitting one entry that may consist of a single story or series of up to six stories around a specific topic or theme. Submissions that include audio and/or video components may not exceed 2 hours in length.
- For the purposes of the award, “Asia” is defined as the area from Japan to Iran, and from Central Asia to New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It does not include the Arab Middle East.
- Additional weight is given to submissions by a single reporter.
- Submissions from outlets in Asia are encouraged.
- Entries must be in English, the language judges will use to assess the work, but may have been originally published in other languages.
- Journalistic work must have been published during the 2025 calendar year. Contextual pieces from earlier or later calendar years may be included, though not for prize consideration.
This year, a citation for innovation in journalism will be awarded to an organization or individual utilizing new tools and technologies to inform and enhance their reporting.
Applications must be received by Friday, April 17, 2026.
Please reach out to us at pr@asiasociety.org with any questions.