Instructions for
Entry process
To enter the British Journalism Awards simply fill in the details in the form. To enter your work in multiple categories simply tick the boxes of these categories. Each category entered is priced at £50 +VAT.
To enter a separate piece of work simply click on add new entry. Once you have entered all your work into the awards simply click "Proceed to Checkout".
If you are entering only the Marie Colvin awards simply submit your entry without proceeding to checkout as this category is free to enter.
All entries must be made in pdf with each file upload no greater than 5MG.
Business, Finance and
Economics Journalism
Sponsored by TSB
For the journalist, or journalism team, who has done the most to probe and investigate the world of business
Please provide up to three examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to three web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) sent to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Sports Journalism
Aimed at the sports journalist, or team, who done the most to investigate the world of sport and serve the public interest
Please provide up to three examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to three web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) sent to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Science and Technology Journalism
Sponsored by Astellas
Aimed at journalists who cover science, health and technology with a focus on those involved in investigative features and news. Open to individuals or teams.
Please provide up to three examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to three web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) sent to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
New Journalist of the Year
Sponsored by the Stationers' Crown Woods Academy
(for someone who has been a journalist for three years or less)
This award is for a relative newcomer to the industry (who may have worked in other jobs before). They must have been a journalist for less than 36 months.
Please provide up to three examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to three web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) sent to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Digital Innovation
For the journalist, or team, who has done the most to help secure the future of public interest journalism with a digital innovation. It could be a successful app, website or blog. Or for a piece of software or hardware. A successful paywall, or other, commercial strategy could also be considered.
Please provide up to three examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to three web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) sent to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Foreign Affairs Journalism
For the journalist, or team, working for a UK audience whose reports from overseas have done the most to serve the public interest. As with the other categories, this is open to journalists who work in print, online and broadcasting.
Please provide up to three examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to three web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) sent to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Campaign of the Year
For the series of articles or broadcasts which as done the most make a difference for the better in society and serve the public interest (you cannot enter the same work in campaign and investigation).
Please provide up to ten examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 500 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to ten web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Investigation of the Year
For the most incisive and revelatory public interest investigation of the year (you cannot enter the same work in campaign and investigation).
Please provide up to ten examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 500 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to ten web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) sent to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Photojournalism
For photographer whose work has done the most to serve the public interest.
Please provide up to three examples of your work via PDF or JPEG and/or via weblinks provided at the end of your covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
The Breaking News Award
This is the prize for the best story of the year (you can only enter one story for this award).
Please provide PDFs or a weblink at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide a web link for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) sent to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Local Heroes Award
For the journalist or team who has done the most to serve the public interest a local level or regional level.
Please provide up to three examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to three web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards, 71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Politics Journalism
This award is aimed the journalist, or team, who has done the most to hold politicians to account, with an emphasis on revelation and investigation (rather than purely commentary).
Please provide up to three examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to three web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) sent to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Popular Journalism
This is the prize for the journalist, or journalism team, who has done the most to serve the public interest with a piece of journalism which also has mass market appeal. Open to tabloid and mid-market newspapers, broadcast journalism with a mass-market audience and websites with mass appeal.
Please provide up to three examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of the covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how this work served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to three web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) sent to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
Journalist of the Year
Sponsored by Audi.
For the outstanding journalist of the year. This may, or may not, go to someone who has entered another category. All journalists entering other categories will also be considered for journalist of the year.
If, have however, you wish to make a nomination for journalist of the year as a stand-alone entry please provide up to three examples of the work via PDF and/or via weblinks provided at the end of your covering statement. Please also provide a covering statement of up to 300 words including an explanation of how the prospective journalist of the year served the public interest.
For video entries please provide up to three web links for where the entry can be viewed online. If not online, then please provide four copies of the work on DVD (playable in a normal DVD player) to Press Gazette British Journalism Awards,71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ. With submission, please state your name and the category you are entering.
The Marie Colvin Award
Sponsored by Audi.
For the journalist who over the course of their career has done the most to raise the reputation of the trade of journalism. In previous years this prize has gone to foreign correspondents but it is open to all journalists working mainly for a British audience.
There is no fee to enter this category and Press Gazette welcomes nominations from anyone. Please provide a covering statement of up to 300 words explaining why you nominee deserves to the Marie Colvin award.
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