![U.S. flag signifying that this is a United States federal government website](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/themes/bbgRedesign/img/us_flag_small.png)
Awards
David Burke Awards
The David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards recognize the courage, integrity, and professionalism of journalists from each of the USAGM networks. The awards are named after the founding chairman, David Burke. To learn more about our distinguished winners, visit our Burke Awards page.
External Awards
Explore more of our award-winning work below.
Filter by: VOA, OCB, RFE/RL, RFA, MBN, OTF
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/oja-logo-square-1500x1180.png)
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/gold_clarion_logo_789142108.jpg)
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/logo__chesapeake-AP-broadcasters-association.jpg)
Network: VOA
Project: Protecting the Coast in Cajun Country (2020)
Winner: VOA’s reporter Jeff Swicord and producer Jacquelyn De Phillips
Presented by: The Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcaster association (CAPBA) Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CAPBA-new-blue-logo-RE53719.jpg)
Network: VOA
Project: Going to the Go Go (2020)
Winner: VOA reporter Gabrielle Weiss
Presented by: The Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcaster association (CAPBA) Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/logo__chesapeake-AP-broadcasters-association.jpg)
Network: VOA
Project: Trade, Not Aid (2020)
Winner: VOA’s Midwest correspondent Kane Farabaugh
Presented by: The Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcaster association (CAPBA) Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/logo__chesapeake-AP-broadcasters-association.jpg)
Network: VOA
Project: Pentagon’s military beat (2020)
Winner: VOA’s Pentagon correspondent, Carla Babb
Presented by: The Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcaster association (CAPBA) Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/logo__chesapeake-AP-broadcasters-association.jpg)
Network: VOA
Project: American Teen Brides (2020)
Winner:
Presented by: The Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcaster association (CAPBA) Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/logo-variations-01_telly.png)
Network: MBN
Project: Alhurra Investigates: Saudi female activists (2020)
Winner:
Presented by: The Telly Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/logo-variations-01_telly.png)
Network: MBN
Project: Columbus Day Explainer (2020)
Winner: Alhurra Creative Services
Presented by: The Telly Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/logo-variations-01_telly.png)
Network: MBN
Project: Alhurra Investigates: Corruption among Sunni and Shai in Iraq (2020)
Winner:
Presented by: The Telly Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/logo-variations-01_telly.png)
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/logo-variations-01_telly.png)
Network: MBN
Project: Alhurra Investigates: Human trafficking of Yazidi children (2020)
Winner:
Presented by: The Telly Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/logo-variations-01_telly.png)
Network: MBN
Project: Alhurra Investigates: Who is killing the Sudanese protesters? (2020)
Winner:
Presented by: The Telly Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/logo-variations-01_telly.png)
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/gabriel-awards.png)
Network: VOA
Project: Hell and Hope (2019)
Winner: VOA producer Amish Srivastava and correspondent Dakhil Elias
Presented by: Gabriel Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/w7K2Ivsm.jpg)
Network: RFA
Project: (2019)
Winner: Gulchehra Hoja
Presented by: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/spjlogo-for-sharing-300x300.png)
Network: VOA
Project: Apollo 11 Anniversary and Beyond (2019)
Winner: Kane Farabaugh
Presented by: Society of Professional Journalists
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/spjlogo-for-sharing-300x300.png)
Network: VOA
Project: Trade not Aid (2019)
Winner: Kane Farabaugh
Presented by: Society of Professional Journalists
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/spjlogo-for-sharing-300x300.png)
Network: VOA
Project: Trade not Aid (2019)
Winner: Kane Farabaugh
Presented by: Society of Professional Journalists
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ny-rado.jpg)
Network: RFA
Project: China’s Great Famine: Sad Songs of Peasants in a Food War (2019)
Winner: RFA Mandarin
Presented by: New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ny-rado.jpg)
Network: RFA
Project: 13 North Koreans’ 10,000 km Journey in Search of Freedom (2020)
Winner: RFA’s Korean Service
Presented by: New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ny-rado.jpg)
Network: VOA
Project: Alvie and the Ozarks (2020)
Winner: VOA News Center
Presented by: New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ny-rado.jpg)
Network: VOA
Project: Hell and Hope (2020)
Winner: VOA producer Amish Srivastava and correspondent Dakhil Elias
Presented by: New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ny-rado.jpg)
Network: VOA
Project: The Worth of a Girl (2020)
Winner:
Presented by: New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ny-rado.jpg)
Network: VOA
Project: After Parkland (2020)
Winner: VOA News Center
Presented by: New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards
![](https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ny-rado.jpg)
Network: MBN
Project: F-35 fighter jets (2020)
Winner: Alhurra Television
Presented by: New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards