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The NCTJ Awards for Excellence will take place at the Brighton Dome on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.

Reuters, headline sponsor of the NCTJ Awards for Excellence, invited shortlisted entrants from the 2024 ceremony for a behind-the-scenes visit to its Canary Wharf newsroom on a historic day that saw the organisation’s editorial team respond to the announcement of…

Daniel J. McLaughlin, podcast editor at Reach PLC and judge for the NCTJ Awards for Excellence podcast category, shares his insights on what he looks for in winning entries.

In partnership with The Times, the NCTJ is announcing the launch of the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award, created to honour one of Britain’s bravest and most tenacious journalists. The award, open to applicants who hold the NCTJ…

Twelve high-flying journalists have been recognised for achieving the best results in the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. A total of 11,158 diploma exams were sat throughout the last academic year by students, distance learners and apprentices. The top-performing candidates receive…

The NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Reuters, are now open for entries.

Up-and-coming journalists showcased their talent at the 2024 NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Reuters. The ceremony took place at Hallé St Peter’s on Friday, 4 April and recognised the outstanding journalism students, apprentices and trainees who are already making…

Journalists and educators going above and beyond to promote equality, diversity and inclusion were recognised at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Reuters. The ceremony took place at Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester on Friday, 4 April, and was…

The 2024 NCTJ Awards for Excellence shone a spotlight on the innovative ways journalism educators are preparing students to navigate an increasingly complex and digital media landscape. The awards ceremony, sponsored by Reuters, took place on Friday, 4 April at…