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Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What are the Award Entry Benefits?

Entering the Chartered Institute of Journalists Young Journalist of the Year Award provides numerous benefits, including:
  • 12 months complimentary Membership to CIoJ:  
    • Press accreditation
    • International Press Card (if applicable)
    • 24-hour advice line, including 
  • legal advice
    • tax advice
    • counselling support
    • series of free CPD seminars
    • journalists’ resources
    • networking through – Next Gen Press Group
      • AI Working Group
      • Freelance Forum Working Group
  • Exclusive Invitation to attend the Awards presentation following the Society of Editors annual conference
  • Opportunity to attend the Society of Editors Conference and meet leading journalists and editors on CIoJ hosted tables.
  • Awards Winners framed certificate
  • Post-event publicity
  • Professional photo receiving your award
  • Winner’s 'wrap up' video

2. Is there a cost associated to entering?

Entry to each and all categories is complimentary.

3. KEY DATES & DEADLINES

Key dates:

  • Call for Entries Open: Wednesday 30th September
  • Call for Entries Close: Monday 2nd November
  • Judging commences: Monday 9th November
  • Judging concludes: Monday 30th November
  • Nominations announced: December 2026
  • Awards Presentations: Tuesday 16th March 2027

4. How do I submit an entry?

To submit an entry, please review the 'Nomination Guidance' page and then head to the 'Login' page to start your entry. You will need to Login/Register before you can submit. 

5. Can I edit my entry?

If you need to edit your entryplease click on the 'Log in' button and enter in the your email address and password set when you first submitted your entry. You will then have access to your summary page and be able to edit your entry details and pdf.

6. What should I do if the page is not responding when I try to login?

If you are currently using Internet Explorer, please try to log in from Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. If you continue to have problems logging in or are already using one of the suggested browsers, please email the team.

7. Where are the awards being held?

The venue for the awards is Leonardo Royal City Hotel
8-14 Cooper's Row
Tower Hill
London EC3N 2BQ
 

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