NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2025 open for entries
The NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Reuters, are now open for entries.
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Emerging talent in journalism celebrated at NCTJ Awards for Excellence
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…
Champions of diversity in journalism celebrated at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence
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…
NCTJ awards recognise centres innovating to support the safety and resilience of student journalists
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…
Alex Crawford to present NCTJ Awards for Excellence
Alex Crawford, Sky News special correspondent and patron of the NCTJ, will present this year’s Awards for Excellence.
Mr. Right could be sitting to your left: how NCTJ awards sparked a love story
Chris and Sian at the 2017 NCTJ Awards for Excellence A chance seating arrangement at the 2017 NCTJ Awards for Excellence ceremony at Hampton Court Palace turned into the beginning of a lasting connection for journalists Chris McKeon and…
Eleven journalists added to shortlist for NCTJ awards, sponsored by Reuters
Ten journalists who have achieved top marks in their NCTJ exams have been added to the NCTJ Awards for Excellence shortlist in the performance award categories.
Up-and-coming journalism talent to be celebrated at NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Manchester
The NCTJ Awards for Excellence is returning to Manchester to celebrate the achievements of individuals with promising journalism careers ahead of them.
NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2024 shortlist announced
The NCTJ has revealed the shortlist for the prestigious Awards for Excellence, which celebrates the outstanding achievements of journalism students, trainees and apprentices.
