IRE Awards
About the IRE Awards
The 2025 IRE Awards are now closed.
The IRE Awards is the annual contest of Investigative Reporters and Editors recognizing the best in investigative reporting by print, broadcast and online media.
After judging, all entries are placed in IRE’s Resource Center story library so that IRE members may learn from others’ triumphs and troubles. The contest helps identify techniques and resources used by the entrants.
The awards recognize outstanding investigative work in several categories. The top award given is the IRE Medal.
Categories
- Updated print, video, audio and student categories coming soon!
- Special categories (any medium or size): Tom Renner, IRE FOI, Investigations Triggered by Breaking News, IRE Award for Sports Investigations, Longform Journalism in Audio, Longform Journalism in Video
Media Outlet Size
Updated outlet sizes coming soon!
IRE Awards FAQ
Things to do before entering
The 2025 IRE Awards is opening soon. The deadline will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
- Make sure you have a current IRE membership through June 30, 2026
- Complete the required questionnaire (File > Download to access Google doc)
- Know what category(ies) you’re entering and their requirements (Limits imposed)