Submit Application - The DAO Prize

download & UPLOAD Your 2026 DAO Prize Application

HOW TO APPLY

1. Submit your completed application form & stories below.
Deadline for submissions is August 18.

2. Upload your stories as PDF documents.

3. Be sure to include your name on all of your work.

4. If you are submitting audio or video, please provide links (space provided below) or full files in the case of a paywall.

Please Submit Your Application Form and Stories Below

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Editor Email(Required)

Email address of the editor authorized to sign this submission. They will receive a link to add their signature; the application is not complete until they sign. Solo journalists may use their own email — they'll then sign as both applicant and editor.

Full Name(s) of Applicant(s)(Required)

List all applicants for this submission.

Outlet(Required)

Story or Series(Required)

Please list team members who made instrumental contributions to the reporting of this story, with brief explanations of their role:

Please describe the process behind the reporting, writing, and publishing of this story. Were there any hurdles the team overcame?(Required)

As an exceptional achievement in truth-seeking journalism, how did this story benefit the public?(Required)

Should you win either the honorable mentions or top prize, how will you divide the award between your team? Please list each team member and the percentage share of the prize they will receive below.(Required)

Please attach scanned or digital copies of each story you're submitting as PDF documents. If your work is audio or video, please provide links or full files in the case of a paywall.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, gif, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Links for submitting audio and/or video work

Signature of applicant(s)

Sign by drawing in the box below.