Join us on Friday, Sept. 12, for a ceremony and luncheon during the 2025 Online News Association Conference (ONA25) in New Orleans as we celebrate the winners and finalists for the 2025 OJAs. The event is open to both ONA25 attendees and community members joining us just for the awards celebration. Tickets to the OJAs are available as an add-on purchase when you register for ONA25 or as a standalone purchase.
Launched in May 2000, the Online Journalism Awards are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism around the world.
Winners in 17 of the 24 categories were announced through a virtual gather on Aug. 28. The remaining seven categories will be announced in person during the OJAs luncheon. These awards include:
- Topical Reporting: Climate Change
- Excellence in AI Innovation
- Excellence in Social Media Engagement
- The University of Florida Award in Investigative Data Journalism
- Knight Award for Public Service
- Gather Award in Community-Centered Journalism
- General Excellence in Online Journalism
The event will also celebrate the 2025 recipients of four individual honors: Impact Award, Rich Jaroslovsky Founder Award, ONA Community Award and James Foley Award for Conflict Reporting.