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The Indie Media Maverick Awards

The Indie Media Maverick Awards celebrate 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 — whether through print, video, digital, or audio formats. It's a recognition of independent storytelling that breaks through the noise to reveal what truly matters — and to inspire positive change in the world.

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Please confirm your nomination meets all of the below requirements:

✅ Nominees must be freelance or working for an independent media outlet.
✅ The story has been published in English OR includes English subtitles/translation
✅ The story has been self-published or published in an independent media outlet between 28 Sept 2024 – 6 Sept 2025
✅ The nominee adheres to ethical and editorial standards within their country or territory (ie. the Impress Code of Conduct for the UK)

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Video (including TV broadcasts, documentaries and vertical video)

Digital (including data features, social media, interactives and photography)

Audio (including radio and podcasts)

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Eligible stories must be self-published or published in a global independent media outlet between 28 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.

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Please write a short paragraph explaining why you think this submission deserves the Indie Media Maverick Award in your chosen category.

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How did this story make an impact? ^*

Please write a short paragraph explaining how this story made an impact in the public interest. This could include evidence of real-world change or accountability, such as policy reforms; measurable public engagement like readership, viewership, or social sharing; the centering of marginalized voices or communities; increased awareness or understanding of a complex issue; or the story’s role in shifting public discourse or prompting civic action.

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Stories must be published between 28 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.

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Thank you for your nomination!

Please note the submission window closes at 11:59 BST on Sunday 7 September 2025, with the online awards ceremony on Friday 26 September. Shortlisted candidates will be notified the week of Monday 15 September.

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