The Atlantic Journalism Awards, established in 1981, is a highly regarded annual program that recognizes journalistic excellence and achievement in print and electronic news media in Atlantic Canada. The AJAs is a federally Incorporated non-profit organization and is directed by a volunteer industry Board of Directors. The project is financed by a number of supporters.

In recent years, close to 400 entries have been received from Atlantic Canadian journalists in the 31 print radio and television categories. There are also a number of journalism student awards. Entries are submitted in English et aussi en francais.