This award is for a relative newcomer to the industry (who may have worked in other jobs before) and has been a journalist for fewer than 36 months. The judges will be looking for work which is compelling and which brings significant new information to light on a matter of public interest. For print/online entries, please provide up to three examples of work. Broadcasters can submit up to three clips or one entire programme in support of their entry. A supporting statement of up 500 words must also be included. Collaborative entries are accepted. Work should have been published between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 and aimed at a UK audience.
New Journalist of the Year
Noa Hoffman
The Sun
- Tory whip Chris Pincher RESIGNS after ‘groping 2 men’ & claims he ‘drank too much’ – but will remain as an MP
- I woke up in Chris Pincher’s flat to find him on top of me after a night of boozing, alleged victim claims
- Energy giants to hand shareholders £10bn – equivalent of £363 per UK household – as cost of living crisis spirals
The judges praised Hoffman for helping to “bring down a prime minister four days into their job. A public interest scoop which was skilfully landed and swiftly stood up”.
The Sun’s Noa Hoffman is awarded New Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards 2022. Picture: ASV Photography Ltd for Press Gazette
Nimo Omer
Tortoise
The judges said the winning entry was a great example of compelling and empathetic story telling
British Journalism Awards 2021 winner Nimo Omer pictured with Jeremy vine and awards judge Julian Sturdy
Rianna Croxford
BBC News
• Priti Patel staff member received £25k payout over bullying allegations
• Coronavirus: BAME safety plan not published
• Sexual assault claims ‘gagged’ by UK universities
The judges said: “Rianna is a great investigative journalist who constantly reports stories that often go overlooked at the BBC.”
Paul Caruana Galizia
Tortoise
• Britain’s everyday drug problem
• Who left the cakes out in the rain?
Judges praised him for: “Powerful writing tackling emotive and complex issues in a way that every reader can grasp. Despite being a newcomer to journalism he is already authoritative and sure-footed.”
