Student, trainee and apprentice journalists are being invited to submit their best work for the NCTJ’s annual Awards for Excellence.

The training body is now welcoming submissions for 2023 ahead of a ceremony to be held next year.

Prizes are on offer for news journalism, sports journalism, top scoop, features, podcast journalism and data journalism – with awards being presented to the best student, trainee and apprentice respectively in each category.

NCTJ-accredited course providers are also asked to nominate the best student projects from the 2022-23 academic year.

The most recent awards were held at Twickenham Stadium

Performance awards are also up for grabs for the best performing student, trainee and apprentice journalists based on exam results.

Reporters hired under the Community News Project banner will have the opportunity to be recognised for their exceptional work with the Community News Project award, sponsored by Meta, while other specialist award categories include the Innovation of the Year and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award.

This award, now split up into two categories for individuals and organisations, recognises the outstanding work of individuals, educators and trainers, and employers who promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the media and training sector.

The deadline for entries is 5pm on Friday 3 November.

More information can be found here.