The WERT Global Prize honors excellence in business journalism for work by a woman that fosters a greater understanding of global business. It was established in 2018 with a bequest from The Women’s Economic Round Table (WERT) and has received support from the Muriel F. Siebert Foundation and the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
The recipient of the prize receives $2,000. The 2025 prize will be announced in October.
Deadline: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Materials Needed to Enter
– One to five pieces of business reporting in English published or broadcast by a recognized media outlet (print, audio, video, digital).
– Transcripts of audio/video submissions.
– A brief cover letter with a short nominee bio.
– A $50 non-refundable entry fee. Fees can be paid at Columbia’s SecurePay website.
Please Keep in Mind
– A single story may be submitted.
– You may submit up to five stories if they are part of a series.
– Entries must be in English. International entries are welcome.
– Self-nominations are accepted.
– Shared byline stories by women are allowed (the prize will be split).
– Books, films, podcast series and self-published work are not eligible.
– Submit as PDFs or links (provide access if behind a paywall).
– Eligible entries must be published between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
Entry Fee Guidelines
– Entry fees are collected at Columbia’s SecurePay website.
– Submissions are not final until the entry fee has been received.
– The fee must be submitted by the deadline in order for the entry to be considered.
Recent Winners
See information about recent winners here.
