About the Awards

The Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards honour those battling censorship, or those bringing to light stories that would otherwise be forgotten.

The Award categories are as follows:

• Journalism Award: Recognising investigative journalism of dogged determination across a range of media including print, online, radio and television, taking into consideration impact, originality and revelation.
• New Media Award: Recognising innovation and original use of new technology to circumvent censorship, fostering debate, argument or dissent.
• Law and Campaigning Award: Recognising lawyers or campaigners who have fought repression, or have struggled to challenge political climates and perceptions. Special attention is given to people using or establishing legal precedents to fight injustice.
• Arts Award: recognising visual and creative arts that support or promote freedom of expression, or artists facing censorship for their work.
• Special Commendation: an award given by Index on Censorship to individuals or groups of people who have made a globally significant impact on freedom of expression.