ITF Journalism Award for Transport and Mobility in Latin America (2nd Edition)

Following the great success of the inaugural edition, they are once again inviting journalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean to submit their outstanding work on transport and mobility-related topics that are relevant to the region.

The ITF Journalism Award “Transport and Mobility in Latin America” is presented by the International Transport Forum (ITF), an intergovernmental organization with 69 member countries and part of the OECD family of organizations. The ITF is the only global body that covers all modes of transport, facilitating global dialogue to improve transport policies and people’s lives.

This award is part of their commitment to recognize and encourage excellence in journalism that highlights crucial transportation and mobility issues in the region.

Benefits

• The winner of the second edition of the ITF Journalism Award “Transport and Mobility in Latin America” will be invited to attend the 2025 World Summit of Transport Ministers as their guest of honor. The ITF Secretary General will present the award during a special ceremony at the Summit, which will be held from May 21 to 23 in Leipzig, Germany.
• The theme of the 2025 Summit is “Enhancing Transport Resilience to Global Shocks”. The prize winner will have the unique opportunity to present their work to an audience of global leaders, including ministers, CEOs and leading academics, and participate in high-level discussions and networking events.

Eligible Countries

• Their current member countries in Latin America include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are open to journalists based in Latin America and the Caribbean and/or working for a media organization focused on the region.
• They accept submissions in all forms of media, including but not limited to text, audio, video, and multimedia projects.

Evaluation Criteria

• Applications for the second edition will be assessed by a distinguished jury composed of transport experts and communications professionals from the ITF and external sources. Journalists are encouraged to submit their work published in Spanish, Portuguese or English. Journalists based in the region and working for multinational media outlets are encouraged to apply. The jury will evaluate the work based on the following criteria:
  • Relevance: Does the work effectively link public policy issues to the lives of people in Latin America and the Caribbean?
  • Balance: Does the work present the topic in an accessible yet comprehensive manner?
  • Originality: Does the work offer a unique perspective or an unexpected approach to the topic?

For more information, visit International Transport Forum.