Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism

Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism Awards for news professionals in Australia's most competitive media markets, raising funds for colleagues in hardship via the Kennedy Foundation

The Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism recognises and celebrates the quality of news breaking, storytelling and creativity in the metropolitan and regional media throughout Australia. What began as a NSW awards has evolved into a national event, shaped by the entrants, recipients and a growing industry profile.

08/10/2026

What's the best piece of journalism advice you've ever received? 🎙️
Some of the best in the business shared theirs at the 2026 Kennedy Awards. Tell us yours in the comments! 🙌

Congratulations to Adam Pengilly for winning the 2026 Kennedy Award for Outstanding Racing Coverage, for the article '...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to Adam Pengilly for winning the 2026 Kennedy Award for Outstanding Racing Coverage, for the article 'The dynasty, the tragedy and the triumph of one spring' for Idol Horse.

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Congratulations to the 2026 Kennedy Award winners for Oustanding Political Reporting ➡ James O'Doherty, James Willis and...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Kennedy Award winners for Oustanding Political Reporting ➡ James O'Doherty, James Willis and Madeleine Bower for 'Mark of Depravity' published in The Daily Telegraph.

Check out their winning story via the Kennedy Winner's Gallery 🔗 Link in bio!

📸 Photo by Salty Dingo

The 2026 Kennedy Award for Outstanding Reporting on Human Rights, Social or Religious Affairs went to Alison Sandy, Mar...
05/10/2026

The 2026 Kennedy Award for Outstanding Reporting on Human Rights, Social or Religious Affairs went to Alison Sandy, Marc Wright, Cassie Woodward, Jason Blandford and Katrina Blowers for their story 'Kiss & Kill' published on Seven Network and YouTube. Here's Alison Sandy accepting the award, you can check out their winning article via our winner's gallery.

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Congratulations to Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop and Kyle Taylor, who won the 2026 Kennedy Award for Outstanding Investigative...
05/10/2026

Congratulations to Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop and Kyle Taylor, who won the 2026 Kennedy Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting for 'Reawakening: Investigating the resurgence of ISIS and the Bondi attack' for ABC News.

Check out their winning article here: https://bit.ly/4rLpIcU

📸 Photo by Salty Dingo

Congratulations to Cassie Zervos for winning the 2026 Kennedy Award for Scoop of the Year for 'Dezi Freeman Found' for 7...
01/10/2026

Congratulations to Cassie Zervos for winning the 2026 Kennedy Award for Scoop of the Year for 'Dezi Freeman Found' for 7News.

Check out her winning story via the Kennedy Winner's Gallery: https://bit.ly/4z4t6lL

📸 Image by Salty Dingo

Congratulations to Matt Golding, who won the 2026 Kennedy Award for Outstanding Cartoon, for 'Playing Trump' published i...
30/09/2026

Congratulations to Matt Golding, who won the 2026 Kennedy Award for Outstanding Cartoon, for 'Playing Trump' published in the Sydney Morning Herald.

View Matt's winning cartoon in our Winner's Gallery: https://bit.ly/46RBk4D

📸 Image by Salty Dingo

Congratulations to Meghna Bali, Som Patidar and Haidarr Jones, who won the 2026 Kennedy Award for Outstanding Foreign Co...
30/09/2026

Congratulations to Meghna Bali, Som Patidar and Haidarr Jones, who won the 2026 Kennedy Award for Outstanding Foreign Correspondent for their piece 'Inside Taliban Afghanistan' for ABC International, ABC TV, iView, YouTube, ABC Online.

Check out their winning piece via our winners' gallery 🔗 https://bit.ly/4z8Lt9n

📸 Image by Salty Dingo

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