Business News Wales has been named as a finalist in the Journalists’ Charity’s Wales Media Awards 2025.
The awards recognise individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to journalism in Wales in either English or Welsh.
An experienced team of judges comprising senior journalists from Wales and around the UK have judged the entries. Business News Wales has been shortlisted in the On Line News Site of the Year category.
Mark Powney, Managing Director of Business News Wales, said:
“Business News Wales is an independent publisher committed to giving a voice to Welsh business across sectors, of all sizes and in all parts of Wales. Through news coverage, thought leadership, podcasts, newsletters and more, we talk about the issues which really matter to the business community in Wales, supporting them to reach an audience of other business leaders as well as policymakers and decision makers.
“We are thrilled to be named as a finalist in these awards and to take our place alongside such prestigious company.”
The winners will be announced at a gala dinner to be held at Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel on the evening of Friday 16 January 2026. Around 200 guests – industry leaders, editors, journalists, students, sponsors and stakeholders from around Wales and the UK – are expected to attend the ceremony.
The awards will be showcasing excellence in print, online and broadcast journalism, published or broadcast between 1st June 2024 and 31st May 2025.
As well as celebrating excellence, the awards will help to raise funds for the Journalists’ Charity.
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.”
The Journalists’ Charity said it was grateful to their sponsors, including Headline Sponsor Allwyn and Support Sponsor Creative Wales, without whose support the Wales Media Awards 2025 would not be possible.
Finalists 2025:
Young Journalist of the Year/ Newyddiadurwr Ifanc y Flwyddyn
- Gwen Aeron
- Anest Eirug
- Eleri Griffiths
- Louise Sadler
Weekly Newspaper of the Year/ Papur Newydd Wythnosol y Flwyddyn
- Cambrian News
- Powys County Times
- Western Telegraph
Television News Journalist of the Year/ Newyddiadurwr Teledu y Flwyddyn
- Gemma Dunstan
- Rhys Williams
- Elen Wyn
Television News and Current Affairs Programme of the Year/ Rhaglen Newyddion a Matron Cyfoes Teledu y Flwyddyn
- Efengylwyr: Oes Atgyfodiad (S4C)
- Newyddion S4C – Etholiad Llywydd Unol Daleithiau America; dyfarniad Neil Foden
- Unmasked: Extreme Far Right – BBC Wales Investigates
- Wales at Six – ITV Cymru Wales
Television Camera Operator of the Year/ Gweithredwr Camera Teledu y Flwyddyn
- Luke Collinson
- Jacob Martin
- Sam Robinson
Stills Photographer of the Year/ Ffotograffydd Llonydd y Flwyddyn
- Dimitris Legakis
- John Myers
- Rob Norman
- Joann Randles
Sports Journalist of the Year/ Newyddiadurwr Chwaraeon y Flwyddyn
- Alex Bywater
- Matthew Southcombe
- Steffan Thomas
- Chris Wathan
Specialist Journalist of the Year/ Newyddiadurwr Arbenigol y Flwyddyn
- Conor Gogarty
- Kate Lewis
- Jenny Rees
Self-Shoot Journalist of the Year/ Newyddiadurwr Hunan-Saethu Flwyddyn
- Hamish Auskerry
- Mike Griffiths
- Matt Murray
Political Journalist of the Year/ Newyddiadurwr Gwleidyddol y Flwyddyn
- Will Hayward
- Rob Osborne
- Emily Price
Podcast of the Year/ Podlediad y Flwyddyn
- Gwleidydda
- The Rise of the Women in Red
- We Can’t Go on Eating Like This
On Line News Site of the Year/ Safle Newyddion Ar-lein y Flwyddyn
- Business News Wales
- ITV Cymru Wales News
- Nation Cymru
- Rhyl Journal
News Writer of the Year/ Awdur Newyddion y Flwyddyn
- Conor Gogarty
- Will Hayward
- Gwyn Loader
- Debbie Luxon
Feature Writer/Columnist of the Year/ Awdur Nodwedd/Colofnydd y Flwyddyn
- Will Hayward
- Delyth Hughes
- Ffion Lewis
- Chris Wathan
Ed Townsend Student Journalist of the Year/ Myfyriwr Newyddiadurwr y Flwyddyn Ed Townsend
- Gwen Aeron
- Bhavya Doshi
- Miriam Hide
- Ifan Meredith
- Louise Sadler
Community Journalism of the Year/ Newyddiaduraeth Gymunedol y Flwyddyn
- Clonc 360
- Taf-Od
Daily/Sunday Newspaper of the Year/ Paper Newydd Dyddiol/Sul y Flwyddyn
- The Leader
- South Wales Argus
- South Wales Echo
- Western Mail
Audio News Journalist of the Year/ Newyddiadurwr Newyddion Sain y Flwyddyn
- Wyre Davies
- Jenny Rees
- Meleri Williams
Audio News and Current Affairs Programme of the Year/ Rhaglen Newyddion a Materion Cyfoes Sain y Flwyddyn
- Islam Cymru a Ni
- The Pioneers
- Radio Wales Breakfast
