How to enter

Last year, the British Journalism Awards attracted over 900 award entrants and more than 500 attendees. This is the only major set of UK Journalism awards which is open to all media and has an emphasis on promoting public service. The British Journalism Awards judges are chosen for their expertise and independence.

Judging Criteria:

➤ Did the work have an impact? Did it make a difference?
➤ Did it bring important new public interest information to light?
➤ Did it show skill and rigour?
➤ Did it ultimately serve the public interest?
➤ Was it also interesting to the public?
*Qualification period for work: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025

Key Dates

➤ Entry deadline: 25th September 2025, 23:59 BST
➤ Judging dates: 20th - 22nd October 2025
➤ Shortlist announced: 23rd October 2025
➤ Awards Ceremony: 11th December 2025

Entry Fees:

➤ National news organisation: £120 + VAT
➤ Regional news organisation: £85 + VAT
➤ Freelance journalists: £60 + VAT
➤ Marie Colvin category: Free to enter
*Please note all bookings are subject to a 3.5% processing fee.

The British Journalism Awards is committed to promoting diversity amongst our entrants and finalists. The entry fee will be waived if you can confirm that you cannot afford the entry fee and do not have an employer willing to underwrite the cost of your entry.This scheme is  aimed at promoting more equal representation of women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds and other under-represented groups.

➤ Entry fees will be paid by credit card and must be paid online at time of completing submissions. Any completed entries will be saved on our system but will not be submitted for judging without payment.

➤ We can arrange payment by invoice only in exceptional circumstances, please contact amelia.mcnama@progressivemediainvestments.com for more information.