"I am delighted to have won the award for best NCTJ Public Affairs exam paper. Lots of well-motivated students study for the NCTJ exams every year, so to be told that you've achieved the best marks in the country feels like a big achievement."
Nikki Corfield, GraduateOUR AWARD WINNNING JOURNALISTS
Our journalism tutors offer many decades of real-world experiences. They pass on knowledge and experience and our students are winning awards nationally.
NCTJ's "Top Scoop" for the past 2 years!
Award-Winning Journalist Juliet Conway - "Top Scoop" - 2009
20 year old Juliet uncovered a story about a medical student at Sussex University, who died after taking the drug GBL. The drug was bought legally over the internet.
I was amazed even to be short-listed, but when I found out I won, I was over the moon. I got the scoop during my first week of the course.
View Juliet's front page story as a PDF
The story was on the front page of The Argus the following day. It was all very surreal, but this award has really been the icing on the cake."
Juliet Conway, Graduate
Award-Winning Journalist Steven Kelly - "Top Scoop" - 2008
Alan Rusbridger (Editor of The Guardian) was among the elite panel, choosing Steven's expose on the transport of toxic waste, published in The News of The World.
I feel proud to say I'm now an award-winning journalist and that would not be possible had I not enrolled on the course.
NCTJ Public Affairs Awards x 2 in 2009!
Award-Winning Journalist Nikki Corfield - Best Public Affairs Part One exam paper
I am delighted to have won the award for best NCTJ Public Affairs exam paper.
Lots of well-motivated students study for the NCTJ exams every year, so to be told that you've achieved the best marks in the country feels like a big achievement.
Nikki Corfield, Graduate
Nikki received the award and £250 cash after achieving 93% for the local government exam.
Award-Winning Journalist Nicola Newson - Best Public Affairs Part Two exam paper
Winning the award for the best central government paper seems particularly appropriate as I am just about to start work as a researcher at the House of Lords. Studying at Journalist Works definitely helped me to land a great new job.
Nicky Newson
Bob Satchwell, Executive Director of The Society of Editors said
The NCTJ qualification is the key to a job in journalism.
The NCTJ awards therefore, recognise the best of the best journalists in training.
I am so thrilled that two of our students have won top prizes in these prestigious awards. These are two exceptional women who worked extremely hard and took full advantage of our top quality training.
Paula O'Shea, MD, Journalist Works
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Juliet's story made the front page of The Argus and sparked a nationwide debate about legal internet drugs.
Award-Winning Journalist Steven Kelly
From left: Nicola Newson, NCTJ chairman Kim Fletcher, Nikki Corfield and Paula O'Shea