Nominations for the Google News Awards 2023 are now open across five regions: North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The awards recognize excellence in journalism and innovation in the digital news space.
This year, the awards have been expanded to include new categories and regions, reflecting the evolving landscape of the news industry. The categories for the 2023 awards are:
* **Excellence in Innovation (new category):** This award recognizes news organizations that are pushing the boundaries of digital journalism and developing new ways to engage audiences.
* **Excellence in Local Reporting:** This award honors local news organizations that are providing essential coverage of their communities, holding the powerful to account, and giving a voice to the voiceless.
* **Excellence in Coverage of Climate Change:** This award recognizes news organizations that are doing exceptional work in reporting on the climate crisis, its impact on communities, and potential solutions.
* **Excellence in Immersive Storytelling:** This award celebrates news organizations that are using innovative storytelling techniques to bring audiences closer to the news and create a more engaging and immersive experience.
* **Excellence in Reporting on Underserved Communities:** This award recognizes news organizations that are committed to covering the stories and perspectives of marginalized and underrepresented communities.
In addition to the category awards, the Google News Awards 2023 will also include a special award for **Journalism Impact**. This award will recognize a news organization or individual that has made a significant impact on society through their journalism.
The Google News Awards are open to news organizations of all sizes and types, including traditional news outlets, digital-only publications, and independent journalists. The deadline for nominations is March 24, 2023.
A distinguished panel of judges from around the world will review the nominations and select the winners. The winners will be announced in June 2023 and will receive a cash prize and professional development opportunities.
For more information on the Google News Awards 2023 and to submit a nomination, visit the Google News Initiative website.
The Google News Awards are part of the Google News Initiative, a global effort to support journalism and innovation in the digital news space. The Google News Initiative provides funding, training, and technology to news organizations around the world, helping them to adapt to the changing media landscape and continue to produce high-quality journalism for their audiences.
**About Google News**
Google News is a news aggregator service that collects and organizes news content from a wide range of sources, including newspapers, magazines, blogs, and video channels. Google News provides users with a personalized news feed based on their interests and preferences. The service is available online, on mobile devices, and through a variety of other platforms.
**About the Google News Initiative**
The Google News Initiative is a global effort to support journalism and innovation in the digital news space. The Google News Initiative provides funding, training, and technology to news organizations around the world, helping them to adapt to the changing media landscape and continue to produce high-quality journalism for their audiences.
For more information on the Google News Initiative, visit the Google News Initiative website..
