RIASMedia Awards
The RIAS Media Awards recognize outstanding journalism that strengthens German-American understanding – in radio, podcasts, television and digital media.
About the call for entries
Divided among several categories.
Entries that promote German-American understanding.
Published in the calendar year before the awards ceremony.
Berlin – travel and hotel expenses are covered for award winners.
All journalists working for German or American media are eligible – previous participation in a RIAS program is not required. Selection is made by the RIAS Berlin Commission’s German-American jury.
More information
What Are the RIAS Media Awards?
The RIAS Berlin Commission Media Awards recognize outstanding journalism that enhances German-American understanding. The awards honor reporting in radio, television, and digital media, highlighting stories that contribute to a deeper dialogue between the two nations.
Who can apply?
All journalists working for German or American media outlets are eligible. Prior participation in a RIAS exchange program is not required.
Prize Money
The total prize pool is €10,000, awarded across different categories.
Awards Ceremony
The winners will be honored at a special event in Berlin
RIAS Media Awards 2027
The RIAS Media Awards are presented in recognition of the achievements of RIAS Berlin between 1946 and 1993 as a transatlantic bridge committed to truth and democracy and the symbolic value of the former broadcasting station “Radio in the American Sector” as an outstanding example of German-American cooperation.
The awards are presented for contributions in the categories of radio, podcast, television, digital and online that have made a special contribution to international understanding between the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States of America.
Contributions can be submitted on American or German topics that deal with either the transatlantic relationship or international topics that highlight German and American interests. There is no restriction to specific subject areas. Submissions must have been published in the calendar year prior to the award ceremony.
The selection will be made by the German-American jury of the RIAS Berlin Commission. Legal recourse is excluded. Prize money totaling € 10,000.00 will be paid out to the winners.
Submission Requirements:
- Full name, title, business address, phone number, and email
- Posting date(s), running length, and word count of the story
- Title and brief description of the entry
- Explanation of your role in the production
All entries must be received no later than January 15, 2027. Submitted materials cannot be returned, and all work must be the primary effort of the entrant(s).
Awards Ceremony
The RIAS Media Awards ceremony will take place in Berlin, on the 20th of May, 2027. Qualified expenses, including travel and hotel, will be covered for each award winner attending the event.
Award winners since 1995
How to submit
- 01Full name, title, business address, telephone number and email
- 02Broadcast date, running time or word count of the entry
- 03Title and brief description of the entry
- 04An explanation of your role in the production
Submission deadline: January 15, 2027. Submitted materials cannot be returned.