Full Breakdown
The Guardian Secures Over 20 Nominations at 2026 Press Awards
2/13/2026, 12:05:04 AM
Overview of Nominations
The Guardian has received more than 20 nominations for the 2026 Press Awards, a prestigious event recognizing excellence in journalism across various categories. A total of 27 entries from the publication have been shortlisted, including significant recognitions such as website of the year and daily newspaper of the year.
Notable Individual Nominations
Several Guardian journalists are highlighted in the nominations. Charlotte Edwardes, Donald McRae, and Simon Hattenstone are all contenders for broadsheet interviewer of the year, with Hattenstone also nominated for broadsheet feature writer of the year. Malak A Tantesh, the former Gaza correspondent for the Guardian, is in the running for young journalist of the year.
In the podcast category, "Missing in the Amazon," hosted by Tom Phillips, is nominated for news podcast of the year. This six-part series investigates the disappearance and murder of journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous defender Bruno Pereira, shedding light on the dangers faced in the Amazon region.
Categories and Achievements
The Guardian's nominations extend to various categories, showcasing a diverse range of journalistic efforts. Diane Taylor is shortlisted for scoop of the year for her exclusive story on the return of an Iranian man to the UK under the “one in, one out” scheme. Additionally, Josh Halliday, the North of England editor, is nominated for news reporter of the year due to his impactful reporting on multiple significant stories, including the Manchester synagogue killer and the carer’s allowance scandal.
Political editor Pippa Crerar is nominated for political journalist of the year, while Liz Cookman is recognized as a foreign reporter of the year for her coverage from Ukraine. The Guardian's Saturday magazine is also nominated for supplement of the year, and the redesign of the Guardian app is recognized for best audience engagement initiative.
Additional Recognitions
Other notable nominations include Sam Wollaston for health journalist of the year for his series "The Wait," which highlights personal experiences related to NHS waiting times. The science and technology journalist of the year shortlist features entries from Harry Davies and Yuval Abraham, alongside Siân Boyle. Phoebe Weston is nominated for environment journalist of the year, and Pamela Duncan is recognized as a contender for data journalist of the year.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on May 21, 2026, where the winners will be announced.
Conclusion
The Guardian's extensive list of nominations at the 2026 Press Awards underscores its commitment to high-quality journalism across a wide array of topics. The recognition of both individual journalists and collaborative projects reflects the publication's significant impact on the media landscape.
