The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA (AFPC-USA) recognizes U.S.-based international correspondents who publish in radio, television, online, and print media serving international audiences. Both American and foreign correspondents are eligible to apply, as long as their work is published in media that serve international audiences in the U.S. and abroad.

All international journalists working for foreign media outlets accredited as journalists in the United States are eligible to apply. Awards for excellence will be accompanied by monetary support.

To be eligible for an award, international correspondents must submit no more than one piece of professional work published in any format (print, radio, online, or broadcast) for an international media outlet in 2023 or 2024. Only one submission is allowed per applicant, and the work must fit into one of the categories listed above. Applicants must be based in the United States and work for an international media outlet.

The submitted work must fall into one of the following categories:

  • Global Health

  • Technology

  • Environment and Climate Change

  • Minorities, Inequality, and Discrimination

  • Business and Economics

  • International/National Politics

  • Misinformation

  • Arts and Entertainment


Reporting in a foreign language must be accompanied by an English translation. Applications are due by September 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
contact@foreignpresscorrespondents.org

APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW OPEN. DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 AT 11.59 PM EST

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.