The Business News Story of the Year Award will recognise a story that breaks a news item of significance about a business, sector or the economy, most often over a limited period of hours or days. This category rewards quick reactions and fast background research of a breaking story that should either be of general interest and/or have a strong impact on the subject of the story, the sector within which it operates, its stakeholders or on stock markets. The submitted article should display excellent research, initiative and investigative ability and be precise and factual in its content.

Business Podcast / Audio Story of the Year recognises a radio / audio broadcast segment or podcast episode that tells a compelling story or reveals a new business insight into a sector, story, topic or interview with a business person/people. This could be a podcast, radio broadcast or other audio content. The interviewer or journalist’s preparation is as important as the interviewee’s as we are looking for a segment that captivates listeners and facilitates a greater understanding of the issues discussed. Entrants are asked to nominate a single episode or segment for their application. In the cover letter of your submission, please outline other topics you cover and how the treatment of the topic is different over audio compared to other print mediums.

The Business Feature of the Year will be awarded for a colourful, well-constructed and analytical profile or feature showcasing great journalism, which takes a deeper look at a business story or issue and through a broadcast or written article that facilitates a greater understanding of the issue among the general public and/or the business community.

This award is for a portfolio of incisive commentary giving valuable insight into a key business issue or story. The award recognises in-depth reporting in specialist business fields. The articles should be of general public interest or make complex issues understandable to a general audience. The pieces might have helped change public opinion or affected a change in company/government policy or regulatory requirements. Entrants can submit up to two pieces showcasing their quality of reporting over the year.

Business Interview of the Year is a category which recognises an interview with a business person or person of significant influence to the business community by providing rich insights into the subject of the interview and their business or sector which ultimately facilitates a greater understanding of the interviewee, their business, sector or a story or issue in which they have a key influence or involvement. In the cover letter, outline how the interview was secured (placed or scoop) and additional details that may be relevant to the judging process. 

This award celebrates consistent excellence in business journalism by a woman for work that fosters a greater understanding of business and economics, shows outstanding writing, reporting, analysis or commentary, and will promote female role models in journalism for future generations. Entrants can submit up to two pieces showcasing their quality of reporting over the year.

The Upcoming Journalist of the Year category is open to entrants who have been working as business journalists for three years or less. Entrants must include a personal declaration and confirmation from their editor that the nominated journalist's experience does not exceed three years as of 1st September 2023. Entrants in this category may not have worked as a business journalist (in a paid capacity) prior to 1st September 2020. Entrants in this category must submit three pieces of journalistic content from the last 12 months: 5th September 2022 to 6th September 2023. In addition, entrants to this category may enter a piece submitted here to another category in the awards.