Brazil's Nursing Council Launches First Journalism Award

The Federal Nursing Council (Cofen) has initiated its inaugural journalism award, a pioneering effort to recognize and elevate journalistic works that showcase the vital social contributions of nursing professionals. Open for free registration until July 31 via the Cofen portal, the award seeks to amplify the visibility of nursing's role in public health.

The competition is divided into two main streams. The 'professional journalism' track is designed for practicing journalists and students in the field, featuring four categories: print and digital journalism, radio and podcast, television, and photojournalism. Submissions for this track must have been published between May 2025 and July 2026, with the first-place winner in each category receiving R$20,000.

The second stream, 'institutional communication,' aims to honor innovative communication initiatives from the Regional Nursing Councils. Categories include 'institutional campaign of the year,' 'digital communication action,' and 'strategic communication project.' Each regional council can submit one entry per category, with a prize of R$10,000 per category, intended for reinvestment in the council's communication efforts. Authors or teams may submit up to two works, one per category.

A diverse judging panel, comprising up to seven members from the press, academia, and the nursing profession, will evaluate the entries. The panel will ensure regional and gender diversity. The award ceremony is scheduled for the final quarter of 2026, with the exact date to be announced by Cofen. Further details are available on the award's official website.