How to enter

The British Journalism Awards will take place on the 12th of December 2024, celebrating the best public interest journalism produced for UK audiences. The event attracts entrants and attendees from every leading broadcaster, newspaper, magazine, online and business publisher in the country.

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.

 

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.

Entry fees will be waived if any of the below cases apply:
• I confirm that I am from a non-white ethnic minority and do not have an employer willing to underwrite my application.
• I confirm that I am a female and do not have an employer willing to underwrite my application.
• I confirm that I have a disability under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 and do not have an employer willing to underwrite my application.

 

Judging Criteria:

➤ Did the work have an impact? Did it make a difference?
➤ Did it show skill and rigour?
➤ Did it ultimately serve the public interest?
➤ Was it also interesting to the public?
➤ Did it bring important new public interest information to light?
➤ The qualification period of work must have been published between the 1st September 2023 - 31st August 2024.

 

Key Dates

➤ Entries Open: 11th June 2024
➤ Entries Close: 27th September 2024 (23:59 BST)
➤ Shortlist Announced: 24th October 2024
➤ Award Ceremony: 12th December 2024