The National Newspaper Awards is closing entries beginning January 9th to January 15th, 2026 (depending on the category), for journalism published in 2025 in 24 categories, including a new award for Innovation in Journalism. The competition is open to print and digital publications that publish content at least five days a week. Additions to this year’s awards include replacement categories Digital Storytelling and Illustrated Commentary, and Local Reporting by newsroom size, with expanded criteria for entries.