ICN β NOMINATIONS OPEN: The Indie Media Maverick Awards


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Celebrating independent journalism that moves the world.
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The Indie Media Maverick Award celebrates bold, independent journalism that brings attention to stories ignored, buried, or overlooked by corporate or state-sponsored media. This prize honours creators who challenge dominant narratives, elevate marginalized voices, and hold power to account β whether through print, video, digital, or audio formats. Itβs a recognition of independent storytelling that breaks through the noise to reveal what truly matters β and to inspire positive change in the world.
Nominate a maverick. Be a maverick.
ποΈ Print. Audio. Digital.
A panel of independent judges will choose one winner from each of the above categories β with a Β£250 cash prize for each winner!
Eligibility Requirements:
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Nominees must be freelance or working for an independent media outlet. Self-nominations welcome
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All languages accepted (must include English subtitles)
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Must be self-published or published in an independent media outlet between 28 Sept 2024 β 6 Sept 2025
π Submit here by 7 September 2025
You can also preview the application questions here
ποΈ Key Dates:
Friday 1 August: Submissions open
Sunday 7 September 11:59 BST: Submissions close
Friday 12 September: Shortlist announced
Friday 26 September: Online awards show β more details to follow!

ICN β NOMINATIONS OPEN: The Indie Media Maverick Awards