jahi chikwendiu has been awarded numerous awards during the course of his career, including 2nd Place Photographer of the Year Best of Photojournalism2005 and Best of Photojournalism2004,
World Press2005, Days Japan International Photojournalism Award 2006, Overseas Press Club, Photographer of the Year - White House News Photographer Association2008 (WHNPA2008), 2nd Place Photographer of the Year - Best of Photojournalism2008, 3rd Place Photographer of the Year -Northern Short Course2008 (NSC), Best Audio Slideshow Best of Photojournalism2008.