The Guardian has achieved a remarkable feat, securing nominations for more than 20 honours at the upcoming 2026 Press Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores the publication's continued excellence in journalism across a diverse range of categories.
Extensive Recognition Across Multiple Categories
In total, twenty-seven entries from The Guardian have been shortlisted by the judges, spanning twenty-one different categories at the UK's most esteemed journalism awards. Among the most notable nominations are those for website of the year, daily newspaper of the year, and the overall newspaper of the year award, which covers both daily and Sunday publications.
Individual Journalists Honoured
The talent within The Guardian's ranks has been prominently featured in the shortlists. Three of its journalists—Charlotte Edwardes, Donald McRae, and Simon Hattenstone—are all nominated for broadsheet interviewer of the year. Additionally, Simon Hattenstone has also been shortlisted for broadsheet feature writer of the year, highlighting his versatile skills.
Other standout nominations include Malak A Tantesh, the former Gaza correspondent, who is in the running for young journalist of the year. Diane Taylor has been recognised for scoop of the year due to her exclusive report on an Iranian man's return to the UK via a small boat after being sent back to France under the "one in, one out" scheme.
Specialist Reporting and Investigative Work
The Guardian's commitment to in-depth journalism is evident in several nominations. The news podcast "Missing in the Amazon," hosted by Tom Phillips, is shortlisted for news podcast of the year. This six-part investigative series delves into the disappearance and murder of Guardian journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous defender Bruno Pereira, exploring the dangers of the Amazon and the fight against organised crime.
Furthermore, The Guardian's Legacies of Enslavement programme has been acknowledged with a shortlist placement for the excellence in diversity award, reflecting the publication's dedication to inclusive and impactful storytelling.
Regional and Political Coverage
The Guardian's regional and political reporting has also received acclaim. Josh Halliday, the North of England editor, is shortlisted for news reporter of the year, while political editor Pippa Crerar is nominated for political journalist of the year. Liz Cookman, who reported from Ukraine, is in contention for foreign reporter of the year for her work with The Guardian.
Arts, Business, and Environment
In the arts sector, chief rock and pop critic Alexis Petridis and restaurant reviewer Grace Dent are both nominated for critic of the year. On the business front, Rob Davies has made the shortlist for business and finance journalist of the year.
Environmental journalism is represented by Phoebe Weston, a biodiversity writer, who is shortlisted for environment journalist of the year. Additionally, the science and technology journalist of the year shortlist includes an entry by Harry Davies and Yuval Abraham from The Guardian.
Design, Photography, and Digital Initiatives
The Guardian's visual and digital prowess is highlighted through nominations for broadsheet front page of the year, with two entries: "Queens of Europe" by Clare Margetson, celebrating the England Lionesses' Euro 2025 victory, and "American Dread" by David Teather, focusing on Donald Trump's re-election.
The Saturday magazine is up for supplement of the year, and The Guardian is also shortlisted for news website of the year. The Guardian app redesign has been nominated for best audience engagement initiative, showcasing the publication's innovation in connecting with readers.
Additional Recognitions
Other nominations include Sam Wollaston for health journalist of the year, Pamela Duncan, the former data projects editor, for data journalist of the year, Tom Jenkins for sports photographer of the year, and Ben Jennings for cartoonist of the year.
Awards Ceremony Details
The awards will be presented at a ceremony in London on 21 May, where the winners across all categories will be announced. This event promises to be a significant occasion for celebrating excellence in UK journalism.
