The annual Making a Difference awards recognise journalism that drives change, with this year’s winners exposing injustices and securing support for affected communities
The i Paper, The Press and Journal, and its sister title The Courier have been named this year's Making a Difference award winners for campaigns that inform the public and advocate for justice.
The i Paper’s Second Post Office IT Scandal campaign investigated claims that sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted before the Horizon IT system was introduced, uncovering issues with an earlier accounting system and prompting a government review. The Press and Journal and The Courier’s Trapped by RAAC campaign brought urgent attention to homeowners affected by dangerous RAAC concrete, leading to government compensation based on pre-RAAC property values.
Both campaigns demonstrate the power of journalism to expose critical issues, hold power to account, and secure meaningful outcomes for those affected.
The awards, part of Journalism Matters week coordinated by the News Media Association, invited the public to vote for local and national campaigns that highlight journalism’s vital role in society.
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