The Institute for War & Peace Reporting has an interesting "Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism".
Two Award Categories:
Local Reporter covering local stories,
Freelance Journalist covering international news.
Prize is $5,000 USD for each category winner.
All submissions must demonstrate professionalism, meet international journalistic standards, and provide evidence that courage and determination played a role in generating the articles. Winners will be chosen by an international panel of judges.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 13 July 2010.
Information, eligibility and submissions : http://www.iwpr.net/make-impact/2010-call-kurt-schork-awards-international-journalism