Celebrating the best of independent UK news
The Independent Broadcast Awards honour the journalists, presenters, producers and teams behind independent UK news and current-affairs broadcasting, recognising quality journalism, independence, accuracy and public interest.
A home for independent journalism
Independent news broadcasters now reach large audiences and hold power to account, yet many awards overlook them. The Independent Broadcast Awards recognise excellence in independent UK news and current affairs across television, digital, audio and online video, judged on journalistic quality, independence, accuracy and public interest.
Find your category
From News Presenter of the Year to Independent Journalist of the Year, there is a place for every kind of independent newsroom and journalist.
Core Journalism & Reporting8 categories
Production, Craft & Technical4 categories
Specialist & Emerging Areas4 categories
Digital, Audio & Innovation4 categories
Team & Special Recognition4 categories
Three steps to the shortlist
Enter
Choose your category and tell us about your work. Entry is £50 per entry.
Judging
An independent panel reviews every entry against clear criteria and builds the shortlist.
Celebrate
Shortlisted entrants are invited to the ceremony, where the winners are revealed.
The running order
Dates to be announced. Entry is £50 per entry, and the ceremony is a ticketed event at a theatre.
Entries open
Date TBCEntry deadline
Date TBCShortlist announced
Date TBCPublic voting (if used)
TBCAwards night
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Ready to be recognised?
Entries open: Date TBC. Entry is £50 per entry.