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Journalist of the Year Award
For the journalist whose reporting made people stop and take notice
About this category
The Journalist of the Year Award recognises a journalist, reporter or correspondent whose work this year was accurate, fair and hard to ignore.
The judges look for stories that informed the public, held people to account or gave a voice to those who are rarely heard.
Eligibility
Open to staff and freelance journalists, reporters and correspondents in print, online, radio or television, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on the quality and accuracy of the reporting
- The impact of the stories
- Originality and the standards of the work
Qualitative criteria
- What they set out to achieve, and why it mattered
- How they work with others
- What people say about them
Metrics
- Results delivered this year
- People or clients helped
- Recognition already received
Additional criteria
- Include examples of the work
- The results in figures where possible and a word from a client
- Colleague or mentee
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