30th October 2025 by
Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists Awards for 2026
Our judges:-
Dr Jaron Murphy, Chair Of YJA 2026 Judging Panel
Bea Bennett, NUJ Senior Campaigns & Communications Officer
Bea Bennett is the National Union of Journalists’ Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer. Responsible for developing engaging campaigns and engagement with government on issues spanning journalists’ safety, trust in journalism and regulation, she also works closely with the union’s Ethics council promoting the union’s code of conduct and working to improve standards of journalism.
Ian Bloom – Orwell Society
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