Justice Media Awards 2026 shortlist unveiled
The Law Society has published the shortlist for the Justice Media Awards 2026, after receiving a record number of 674 entries for this year’s competition.
A total of 158 entries were shortlisted across the 16 award categories.
The Justice Media Awards (JMAs) recognise outstanding print, broadcast, and online journalism that contributes to the public’s understanding of justice, the legal system, and access to justice issues.
Each shortlisted entry has been recognised for showcasing these key criteria and is now in with a chance of winning at the awards ceremony at the Law Society on Thursday 11 June.
The full Justice Media Awards 2026 shortlist is available on the Law Society website.
2024 winners, Mediahuis journalists Shane Phelan, Mary Carroll, Fionnán Sheahan, Tabitha Monahan and Mark Tighe, are pictured above.