In 2023, the Daofeng and Angela Foundation (DAF) partnered with YAF’s prestigious National Journalism Center to honor truth-seeking journalists. As trust in media hovers near record lows, DAF and NJC believe it is essential to celebrate reporters advancing the public interest through robust investigative work. Too often, the media establishment celebrates work that protects power rather than challenging it. The Dao Prize will honor truth above all else.
Daofeng and Angela He started their charitable foundation with a passion for freedom. As immigrants from China, Daofeng and Angela know firsthand the importance of a free press and hope to revive the American media’s spirit of curiosity, skepticism and vigor. Mr. He observed that in the United States, investigative journalists face increasing constraints around political correctness, and because of this, are discouraged from tackling certain investigations and reporting the truth. This caused him to think of a way in which a group could come alongside his foundation to award the bravery so needed in today’s journalism landscape.
Mr. He is passionate about this prize, and firmly believes that for America to preserve her founding principles and hold elected officials accountable, courageous journalists are essential.
All applications must be signed and approved by an applicant’s editor-in-chief. All mediums will be considered, including print, broadcast, podcast, Substack, etc. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 2.
The Dao Prize will be judged by an independent board (or panel), which will cast secret ballots after a round of debate and discussion.
Winners will then be announced at a celebratory dinner held in Washington, D.C. The first-prize winners will be awarded $100,000, two finalists will receive $10,000 each, and two new $10,000 awards for multimedia and local journalism will be awarded as well.
Apply online below or download and return a print application. All applications must be signed and approved by an editor from the publication. All mediums will be considered, including print, broadcast, podcast, Substack, etc. The deadline for submissions is September 1.
The Dao Prize will be judged by an independent prize committee, who will cast secret ballots after a round of debate and discussion.
Winners will then be announced at a celebratory dinner held in Washington, D.C. The first-prize winners will be awarded $100,000, and two honorable mention winners will receive $10,000 each.
Apply online below or download and return a print application. All applications must be signed and approved by an editor from the publication. All mediums will be considered, including print, broadcast, podcast, Substack, etc. The deadline for submissions is September 1.
The Dao Prize will be judged by an independent prize committee, who will cast secret ballots after a round of debate and discussion.
Winners will then be announced at a celebratory dinner held in Washington, D.C. The first-prize winners will be awarded $100,000, and two honorable mention winners will receive $10,000 each.
The Dao Prize will award these courageous journalists and give them the recognition often ignored by other organizations and media outlets.
