Congratulations to the Winners of the 2026 Online Journalism Awards
ICYMI: Earlier today, we announced winners in the 2026 Online Journalism Awards (#OJA26) during a virtual ceremony hosted by ONA Executive Director/CEO Niketa Patel, Deputy Director Hanaa Rifaey and 2025 Founder Award recipient Robert Hernandez.
Today's event showcased 16 of the 28 categories that were open to submissions in the 2026 OJAs. From groundbreaking investigations to compelling visualizations, this year's winners demonstrate the extraordinary ways journalism can strengthen communities and serve democracy. We are honored to present the winners and encourage you to get to know their work and impact.
See the 2026 OJA winners and finalistsWinners in the remaining 12 categories will be announced in New York City on Thursday, Oct. 1, during the Online Journalism Awards Celebration at City Winery, 6–10 p.m. Get your tickets or bring your newsroom and buy a table.
Congratulations to our winners!
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