The Journalists’ Charity’s Wales Media Awards 2025 are now open for entries.
The awards, celebrating the best in Welsh journalism, will be held on Friday, 16th January 2026 at Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel.
News organisations and individual journalists are invited to submit works published or broadcast between 1st June 2024 and 31st May 2025. The deadline for entries is 18 September 2025.
The Journalists’ Charity is sponsored by Headline Sponsor Allwyn and Support Sponsor Creative Wales.
Gillian Taylor, Communications Director at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said:
“We're delighted to be Headline Sponsor for the second year running, celebrating the very best in Welsh journalism. With over £30 million raised every single week for Good Causes, The National Lottery is at the heart of communities across the UK and benefits millions of people’s lives – just as the Welsh media does every day.
“Thanks to the invaluable support from Welsh journalists since 1994, National Lottery winners are able to share their life-changing news, missing ticket-holders are united with their winnings and a huge range of projects are able to highlight the massive difference they make thanks to vital National Lottery funding. We very much look forward to celebrating with the finalists and winners on the night.”
The Welsh Government’s Minister for Culture, Jack Sargeant, said:
“Wales is passionate about championing public interest journalism through meaningful engagement and funding initiatives.
“It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to celebrate the exceptional talent and remarkable achievements that define Welsh media.”
Further details including a list of categories and criteria on how to enter can be found here.
