Rory Peck Awards
A highlight of the international news industry calendar, the Awards honour the most outstanding work by freelance journalists over the past year and raise funds to support the Trust’s vital work.
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For 30 years, we have recognised the talent and dedication of freelance journalists and filmmakers working in news and current affairs worldwide. Their work shines a light on the impact of conflict, oppression and climate change around the world through powerful and revealing footage from Ukraine to Gaza, Madagascar and Mexico to India.
Join us, and the great and good from the international media industry, on Wednesday 25th November at the BFI Southbank for the 32nd Annual Rory Peck Awards.
Rory Peck Awards
2026 Longlists
Explore the longlists for this year’s Rory Peck Awards, recognising the courage and talent of freelance journalists and filmmakers reporting from across the globe.
2025 Awards Highlights
The finalists of the 2025 Rory Peck Awards joined us in London for a celebration of independent journalism and the freelancers that contribute so much to international newsgathering.
Celebrating Excellence
Past Awards
Explore the history of the Awards and dive into every winner, finalist, judge and honourable mention from previous years. Use the filters to browse the stories, people and moments that have shaped the Awards’ legacy.
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