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2026 Loeb Awards: A Call for Entries

The Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism have officially opened their doors for submissions for 2026. Hosted by the UCLA Anderson School of Management and the G. and R. Loeb Foundation, this prestigious event invites journalists from a variety of platforms—including print, online, television, radio, and social media—to showcase their best work from the previous year.

Submission Details

Entries can be submitted online from March 17, 2026, until the deadline of April 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. The awards aim to honor exceptional business journalism, and this year features 13 distinct categories of competition. New categories added for 2026 include Video/Longform and Video/News, reflecting the evolving landscape of journalism where multimedia storytelling is increasingly important.

Eligibility

Eligible entries must have been published or aired in 2025, and can take any form—be it print, digital, radio, or television. Submissions are open to both individual journalists and journalistic groups, encouraging a broad range of submissions that reflect various perspectives in business reporting. The Loeb Awards Entry Hub provides a platform for registrants to submit their work and find detailed information about procedures, definitions for each category, and a quick start guide.

Competition Categories

The 2026 Loeb Awards will recognize excellence in various areas, including:

• - Audio: Exemplary audio journalism that sheds light on significant economic issues.
• - Beat Reporting: Coverage of a specific business, financial, or economic beat.
• - Breaking News: Immediate reporting on competitive business stories.
• - Commentary: Insightful editorials regarding business and economic topics.
• - Explanatory: In-depth analysis of complex business subjects.
• - Feature: Creative and engaging narratives about business topics.
• - International: Stories covering global business issues.
• - Investigative: Thorough investigations into business matters.
• - Local: Stories focusing on local business impacts.
• - Personal Finance: Reporting that informs consumers and investors about financial decisions.
• - Video/Longform: Long-format business reporting via video.
• - Video/News: Short-form video news on current business topics.
• - Visual Storytelling: Effective use of visuals in reporting business news.

Career Achievement Awards

Alongside the journalism competition, there are also two notable career achievement honors available—namely, the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Lawrence Minard Editor Award. The deadline for nominations in these categories has been extended to June 26, 2026, allowing recognition for seasoned journalists and editors who have made significant contributions to the field.

Conclusion

The Gerald Loeb Awards celebrate the critical role that journalism plays in informing the public and safeguarding the interests of the investors and consumers alike. Gerald Loeb, who founded these awards in 1957, recognized the impact of business journalism and established a legacy that continues to inspire aspiring journalists today. As the deadline approaches, all eligible participants are encouraged to submit their entries to stand a chance of being awarded the pinnacle of excellence in business journalism. For more information on submissions, visit Loeb Awards Entry Hub.

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By shining a spotlight on exceptional journalism, the Loeb Awards honor the remarkable efforts of those dedicated to reporting on business and finance, continuing a tradition that has inspired generations of reporters.