Applications are cuurently being accepted for the ABP Journalism Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ABP Journalism Award
The ABP Journalism Award recognizes outstanding journalism in Brazil that raises awareness about mental health and reduces stigma related to psychiatric disorders. It offers cash prizes, national recognition, and an invitation to the Brazilian Congress of Psychiatry in São Paulo.
Benefits of ABP Journalism Award
- Main categories (each awarded R$7,000):
- Print Media
- Online Media
- Television
- Radio
- Podcast/YouTube Channels
- Influencers
- Journalism Student Category:
- Special “Hors Concours” Category:
- Prize: R$10,000 and honorary recognition
All winners receive a trophy in addition to the monetary prize.
Additional benefits:
- Invitation to attend the award ceremony
- Event held during the Brazilian Congress of Psychiatry in São Paulo
- Domestic travel and accommodation covered by organizers
ABP Journalism Award Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Journalists, media professionals, or students
- Work must be published in Brazil
- Content must be in Portuguese
- Entries must focus on mental health or psychiatry-related topics
Application Date and Process
Follow this steps:
- Select up to two eligible journalistic works.
- Ensure the content aligns with mental health and psychiatry themes.
- Verify publication within the eligible timeframe.
- Prepare submission materials as per guidelines.
- Submit entries through the official application process before the deadline.
Application Deadline
15 August, 2026
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