NCTJ Awards shortlist unveiled

The National Council for the Training of Journalists has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards.

The NCTJ Awards for Excellence recognise the best students completing NCTJ-accredited courses and journalists/photographers with less than two years’ experience on the job.

The awards are across five categories: news journalism; sports journalism; top scoop/exclusive; features of the year; and images of the year.

Two awards – one for students and one for trainees – are made in each category. A total of 14 students and 15 trainees have been shortlisted from more than 100 entrants.

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The shortlist is available on the NCTJ’s website.

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