The John Chancellor Award for Excellence in Journalism, established in 1995, is presented annually by Columbia Journalism School to a journalist whose career reflects courage, character, and integrity. The award honors the legacy of pioneering television correspondent and longtime NBC News anchor John Chancellor. The recipient receives a $25,000 cash prize.
The award includes a $25,000 cash prize presented to a journalist with sustained excellence and impact in their reporting. The recipient is selected by a panel of distinguished journalists.
The award is open to journalists worldwide who have demonstrated sustained excellence in reporting, with a body of work greater than any single story. Nominees should be highly respected within the profession, even if not widely known by the public.
Nominator's letter. Letters of support. Resume. Work samples.