Please note that the deadline for entries has been updated to Friday March 3 2023.
The purpose of the Wincott Foundation’s annual awards is to recognise outstanding achievement in the field of business, economic and financial journalism.
Wincott’s judges will put a premium on deep, original reporting and depth of understanding. No matter how complex the subject, it should be presented in a way that is intelligible to the lay person while remaining authoritative.
A wide range of styles and formats will be considered, from commentary, analytical features and documentaries to original reporting on companies and business issues. Entries of scoops and other exclusives should also broaden understanding of the subject.
The awards are for work completed in 2022.
Journalists working in more than one medium are encouraged to demonstrate the full range of their delivery. Individual reporters and commentators can apply, as can teams engaged in a specific story, broadcast or data journalism project. Freelance journalists are very welcome to apply for the awards.
Print and online entries should consist of no more than THREE examples of work (please note this is different from previous years). Video and audio entries should be of one film, programme or podcast. If the programme is part of a series, a description of the series can accompany the entry. Those entering news programmes in these categories may include three items.
You can enter directly and/or nominate others. If you do the latter, please send us their contact details.
The deadline for entries has been updated to Friday March 3 2023.
The seven Wincott Awards for 2022 are:
Journalist of the Year: to the individual, or team, making the best contribution to financial, business and economic journalism. (Up to £5,000)
Video journalism of the Year: awarded to the team or individual producing the best video work, including terrestrial, digital and film. It can be a single programme or a series of programmes. (Up to £5,000)
Audio journalism of the Year: awarded to the team or individual producing the best audio work, including on-line and podcasts. This can be a single programme or a series of programmes. (Up to £5,000)
Data journalism of the Year: awarded to the team or individual showing the best use of data analysis and visualisation tools to tell a complex story. (Up to £5,000).
Personal finance journalist of the Year: awarded to the individual, or team, making the best contribution to reporting, analysis or investigations of personal finance issues. This can be via any media channel. (£1,500)
Young journalist of the Year: to the best individual journalist under the age of 30 at the end of 2022, working in any medium. (£1,500)
Journalist of the Year, UK Nations and Regions: to the individual or team in any medium making the best contribution to business journalism in the UK nations and regions. (£2,000)
How to Apply
All entries should be emailed to wincottawards@gmail.com.
The subject line should specify the category and the email should state:
• Entrant’s/nominee’s name, or names (maximum of five), and role(s)
• The category that the submission is being entered for
• Name of the publication or channel
• Date(s) of publication or broadcast
• Titles of the articles or programmes (with episode number, if applicable)
• Short synopsis (max 200 words)
• Link to YouTube or Vimeo submission (video/audio submissions). Please upload audio and/or visual entries to Vimeo or Youtube as an unlisted post and ensure that a downloadable copy can be made.
• Link to webpage or PDF copy (all other submissions). It is very important that the judges can easily access the entries. Do not send links to articles that are behind a paywall, please attach a pdf copy instead.
For any queries please view our FAQs page.
If you still have further queries, please contact secretary@wincott.co.uk.