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Journalist of the Year 2027
Journalist of the Year honours outstanding achievement in media, assessed against published criteria by an independent international panel.
Opens 2026-09-01 Closes 2027-04-25 £45 entry
Eligibility
Open to individuals and organisations with demonstrable results in media during the qualifying period. Self-nomination and third-party nomination are both accepted.
Criteria
- Demonstrable, measurable impact in the qualifying period
- Evidence of professional or organisational leadership
- Contribution to standards, safety or sustainability
- Independent references or client testimony
Judging weights
Impact & results35%
Quality of evidence25%
Innovation20%
Leadership & influence20%
Prize
Engraved trophy, verified digital certificate and a winner feature across BC to AD channels
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