Excellence in Religion Reporting — Religion News Association

Excellence in Religion Reporting Contest

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About the Contest

The RNA Awards showcase religion journalism excellence in the news media with nearly $11,000 in prizes. Awards are available for individual reporters as well as teams and outlets.

The Excellence in Religion Reporting contest is administered through BetterBNC. Entrants do not need to be RNA members, although members receive discounted entry fees.

For contest categories and detailed entry instructions, please click here.

Submissions for the 2025 contest will run from December 1st, 2024 to January 15th, 2025.

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