A Journalism Award Promoting the dissemination of quality information on the transition to sustainable and healthy diets in Europe
Rome, Italy – 24 April – SWITCH project launches the SWITCH Journalism Award, designed to recognise journalistic work in the field of sustainable diets. This prize aims to reward journalists and media professionals who have made contributions to raising awareness about sustainable food systems, healthy and sustainable diets, and the environmental impacts of food choices.
As we celebrate Earth Day, we are reminded that the future of our ecosystems is shaped by the actions we take daily — and it starts right on our plates. Food is much more than nourishment; it is a powerful lever for regenerating the health of our planet. The SWITCH Journalism Award is launched on this occasion to honour the journalists and media professionals who are telling these transformative stories and helping raise awareness about the crucial intersection of food choices and sustainability.
The SWITCH Journalism Award highlights the critical role of journalism in shaping public discourse on sustainability, health, and climate change, offering an unparalleled opportunity for journalists to showcase their work and be part of the global conversation on sustainable diets.
The SWITCH Journalism Award is open to journalists from five European countries: Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and Sweden. Entries are encouraged in the following categories:
- Sustainable and healthy diets – Strategies and practices to promote eating habits that respect the environment and human health.
- Food education and awareness – The role of education and communication in the food transition.
- Innovation and digitalization in agri-food systems – Innovative technologies and methodologies to improve food production, distribution, and consumption.
- Food justice and accessibility – Inequalities in access to healthy and sustainable foods, and proposals for more inclusive policies.
- Policies for behavioral change – Strategies to modify consumer food choices toward more sustainable options.
The submission window for the SWITCH Journalism Prize opens on April 24, 2025, and will close on July 15, 2025. Journalists and media professionals interested in entering the competition are invited to submit their entries via the official website: https://switchdiet.eu.
Full participation guidelines and competition rules are available on the website.
The winning journalists will be awarded with an immersive trip to Pollica, a UNESCO-recognised community in Cilento, Italy. The prize includes participation in the Mediterranean Diet Summit in November 2025. Winners will engage in a roundtable discussion on the communication and promotion of healthy, sustainable food practices, and network with experts, policymakers, and influential figures within the global sustainable food movement.
“Journalists and media have a vital role to play: they are the bridge that translates the profound challenges and the power of our everyday food choices into a language that everyone can grasp. They are the storytellers who bring to light the innovative projects, the communities that are driving change, and the sustainable businesses that are leading us toward a better future. The SWITCH Journalism Award is not just about recognizing exceptional work; it’s about building a global network of passionate changemakers, united by the power of informed storytelling to create real, lasting impact.” — Sara Roversi, Founder, Future Food Institute.
For more information, visit https://switchdiet.eu/call-for-article-2025/