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2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards


Since 1971, RTDNA has been honoring outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards. Among the most prestigious in news, the Murrow Awards recognize local and national news stories that uphold the RTDNA Code of Ethics, demonstrate technical expertise and exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community. 

RTDNA introduced the Student Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2015. The Student Awards recognize individuals or teams of students for excellence in audio, video and digital reporting and newscasts.

Find complete rules, eligibility and categories online in the "Awards Information" tab above.

Date Description
December 2, 2025 Entry Period Opens
January 20, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Early Bird Deadline
February 19, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Final Entry Deadline​

Begin Your Entries

 

A few important notes: 

  • Need help or have questions? Click the "Help" menu item to search all our (helpful) help articles.
  • You can always get additional help from our team by clicking the small blue chat button in the bottom right-hand corner.
  • Interested in a step-by-step outline of steps to create and submit your entry? Check that out here!
  • In order to receive the member discount, you must be logged in with a current member's account. If someone else in your newsroom is a member and you are not, please enter with that current member's account. If you don't have access, or have questions, please contact us before completing the checkout process.
  • Before you click to begin your entries, login to RTDNA or create an account.