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Apply to be a 2026 OJA Screener or Judge

First name

Last name

Email address

Title

Organization/Newsroom

What size is your organization/newsroom? (This is based on the OJA size categories.)

What size is your organization/newsroom? (This is based on the OJA size categories.)

Tell us about your experience with journalism and why you're interested in reviewing OJA submissions.

Are you proficient in reading, writing or speaking a language other than English?

Are you proficient in reading, writing or speaking a language other than English?

I'm applying to be considered for the role of:

I'm applying to be considered for the role of:
Please note that ONA may ask you to serve in a different role depending on your experience and our overall needs.

Have you ever served as an OJA screener or judge?

Have you ever served as an OJA screener or judge?

Review the 2026 OJA category descriptions, then select the 3 categories you would like to review.

Review the 2026 OJA category descriptions, then select the 3 categories you would like to review.
Please note that ONA may ask you to review different categories depending on your experience and our overall needs.

Tell us more about yourself.

Anything you include or omit in this section will not affect your eligibility.

What country do you reside in?

I most closely identify with the following:

You may select multiple options.
I most closely identify with the following:

Gender:

You may select multiple options.
Gender:

Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community?

You may select multiple options.
Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community?

Are you a current ONA member?

Are you a current ONA member?