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Investigative Reporters and Editors will mark its 50th anniversary with a gala in September, an elegant evening of camaraderie and entertainment honoring outstanding journalists from each decade since the organization’s founding.
The journalists to be honored include Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of Watergate fame; Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, the New York Times reporters who broke the stories about Harvey Weinstein and workplace sexual harassment; and Alberto Ibargüen, a renowned champion of investigative journalism.
The fundraiser, the first of its kind in IRE’s history, is set for Sept. 15 at Gotham Hall in the heart of New York City.
Applications are currently open for two major IRE fellowships.
The Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship: This yearlong program provides IRE training, mentorship, data services and support — with the goal of helping the fellow produce an investigative reporting project. Deadline: Sept. 1.
Freelance Fellowship: This fellowship supports independent journalists pursuing investigative projects with breadth, significance and impact. Proposals for all types of media, including long-form projects like books and documentaries, are eligible. Deadline: Sept. 29.
Don Bolles Medal: RocÃo Gallegos has won IRE’s 2025 Don Bolles Medal. Gallegos helped establish the investigative news outlet La Verdad to fight censorship and control of information exerted by the Mexican government over local news organizations. The Don Bolles Medal recognizes investigative journalists who have exhibited extraordinary courage in standing up against intimidation or efforts to suppress the truth about matters of public importance.
Golden Padlock: Shredding and blocking access to records of vital public interest detailing controversial federal government actions has earned Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) the 2025 Golden Padlock Award from IRE. The award celebrates annually the most secretive government agencies in the U.S.
IRE's premier investigative and data journalism training is just a few clicks away this fall! Join us at the 2025 AccessFest Conference, coming up online Oct. 9-11. Registration is $50 right now, in honor of IRE's 50th anniversary!
This IRE conference is virtual by design, created with the goal of expanding IRE training to journalists around the world in a more accessible and affordable format. You'll find sessions on reporting and writing skills, investigative techniques, public records, accessibility and inclusion, and more.
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