Sigma Awards 2026 for Data Journalism Are Open for Entries
We are excited to launch a new edition of the Sigma Awards, which recognizes the best of global data journalism.
The Sigma Awards
An international competition to celebrate the best data journalism from around the world. It is also here to empower, elevate and enlighten the global community of data journalists. Sigma Awards 2026 submissions now open.
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GIJN Webinar: Behind the Data — Tools and Techniques from the 2025 Sigma Award Winners
In this fast-paced session, winning teams will each have five minutes to share key insights from their reporting process — from their favorite tools to innovative methods that helped uncover complex stories.
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Announcing the Sigma Awards 2025 Shortlist
GIJN, the new home of the Sigma Awards, is proud to announce the 2025 shortlist for the best data journalism projects and portfolios in the past year.
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