Clone of ABSW Awards 2025: Entry form for all categories

Entry Form for 2026 ABSW Awards

Select the award you are entering first to ensure only the fields required for that award are displayed
Please ensure you have read both the general entry rules and regulations and the category specific rules and regulations before completing the form.

You can only enter ONCE in each category.

The same work may NOT be entered in more than one category (exceptions apply to Newcomer of the Year - see main rules).

Written work MUST be submitted by PDF - URLs are NOT acceptable
Please select the category you are entering to ensure the correct fields for entry display*
Lead entrant name*

First nameLast name
Job Title & Employer/Institution*
If freelance just enter 'freelance'
Email*
example@example.com
Twitter 'X'
Bluesky
LinkedIn
Facebook
Other Social Media - please include platform and address
Names, emails and roles of any team members (maximum three)
eg: Jo Bloggs, jbloggs@sky.com, Producer
Additional Information (max 200 words)

Although each item is judged on its merit, you may wish to provide additional information on impact, exclusivity, obstacles overcome to get the story, and why it was timely. Do not use this field just to describe your piece!0/200
Please supply a detailed statement of achievement for the calendar year 2025 (max 1,000 words)

0/1000
Please upload PDFs for written work (URLs are NOT acceptable and will be disqualified)

Please provide a URL or file upload for audio/video content.

URLs behind paywalls or requiring any form of registration are not acceptable, please use file upload instead. Entries that are not immedidately accessible to judges through the URL will be disqualified.

For file upload each file can be no larger than 500 MB. If you need to submit larger files please email sallie.robins@absw.org.uk to organise large file transfer.
Please supply your entry by PDF

For file upload each file can be no larger than 500MB. If you need to submit larger files please email sallie.robins@absw.org.uk to organise large file transfer
Please supply up to three supporting articles, broadcasts or videos

Written work MUST be provided by PDF URLs are NOT acceptable and will be disqualified

Video/Audio can be submitted by URL or by file upload.

URLs behind paywalls or requiring any form of registration are not acceptable, please use file upload instead. Entries that are not immediately accessible to judges through the URL will be disqualified.

For file upload each file can be no larger than 500 MB. If you need to submit larger files please email sallie.robins@absw.org.uk to organise large file transfer.
Title of Piece (1)
Where Published (1)
Date published (1)

DayMonthYear
1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Title of Piece (2)
Where Published (2)
Date published (2)

DayMonthYear
1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Title of Piece (3)
Where Published (3)
Date published (3)

DayMonthYear
1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
URL (1)
Do not use URLs for written work PDFs MUST be submitted. URLs behind paywalls or registration forms will not be judged submit a file instead
URL (2)
Do not use URLs for written work PDFs MUST be submitted. URLs behind paywalls or registration forms will not be judged submit a file instead
URL (3)
Do not use URLs for written work PDFs MUST be submitted. URLs behind paywalls or registration forms will not be judged submit a file instead
Upload (1)

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Upload (2)

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Upload (3)

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Entry and payment

The Awards are free to enter for ABSW members and Irish Science & Technology Journalists' Association (ISTJA) members or £55 (inc VAT) per entry for non-members. ABSW/ISTJA members cannot submit to any category on behalf of a non-member or nominate colleagues. All entries must be submitted directly by the entrant and paid for if that entrant is a non-member.

ABSW policy

ABSW members are required to be aware of and adhere to ABSW policies and by entering the ABSW Awards non-members and ISTJA members are also required to be aware of and adhere to our policies - particularly our policy on harrassment. ABSW policies can be found and read on the ABSW website
Confirmation*

I confirm that I have read and agree to the above and that the information in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge
Confirmation*

I confirm that I have submitted all written work by PDF and that any video/audio work submitted as a URL is completely and immediately accessible to the judges
Are you a member of ABSW/ISTJA? If you are not a member of ABSW/ISTJA, you must pay a submission fee of £55 inc VAT per entry*

Yes - just hit submit below to submit your entryNo - complete payment information then hit submit

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Entry Form for 2026 ABSW Awards