Awards

The Shorenstein Center celebrates excellence in journalism and public interest media through three distinguished prize programs: the Goldsmith Awards, the Nyhan Prize, and the Henry Awards. Each honor reflects the Center’s belief that impactful, high-quality, accessible reporting and public-interest storytelling is essential to healthy societies.

From investigative journalism that holds the powerful to account, to outstanding public service in documentary film, to human-centered public interest journalism, these awards shine a spotlight on those making a difference in the world through reporting and public narrative. Learn more about how each prize highlights and supports the very best in the field.