Nominate a Journalist of Excellence

Neal Conan Prize Nomination Process

Laureates contribute priority nominations for the Neal Conan Prize for Excellence in Journalism; a selection committee chooses the recipient. The committee includes peers and practitioners with deep connections to Neal's legacy and extensive experience in journalism. It considers active journalists working in print, online, radio, and broadcast from every region of the world.

To select the recipient, the selection committee evaluates each nominee's exemplary work and published biographical information, weighing both their impact on journalism and how their values align with Neal's:

• Commitment to excellence in the craft

• Integrity and courage in pursuit of truth

• Nuanced understanding of complex issues

• Human-centered storytelling and respect for the audience

• Depth of research and preparation

• Belief in honest, creative storytelling, including visual storytelling

• A lifelong curiosity and drive to learn

• Journalism as public service

Individuals cannot self-nominate. Nominators may submit one nomination per calendar year.