Ten outstanding data-driven journalism projects were chosen from among the 31 finalists – 26 individual projects and five portfolios — by a diverse prize committee of 17 judges.
GIJN announces the 31 finalists for the 2026 Sigma Awards for excellence in data journalism, which attracted a record-breaking 543 entries from 84 different countries.
GIJN’s top stories from the past year, including cutting-edge reporting tools and techniques, in-person conference presentations, and analysis of the state of the IJ community.
The Sigma Awards celebrate the best data journalism from around the world. Submissions are now open for data projects published in 2025.
After five years and 2,875 project entries from more than 100 countries, the Sigma Awards have become a catalyst for innovation and forever changed the face of data journalism.
We also highlight an analysis of whether flying has become less safe, an investigation into a Philippine reforestation program, and the numbers behind the Eurovision song contest.
A fast-paced session in which Sigma Award winners share key insights from their reporting process — from their favorite tools to innovative methods that helped uncover complex stories.
Ten outstanding data-driven journalism projects were chosen by the Prize Committee. They were among nearly 500 entries from 80 countries.
GIJN, the new home of the Sigma Awards, is proud to announce the 2025 shortlist for the best data journalism projects and portfolios in the past year.
