The Orwell Prizes are currently closed for entries. The 2027 Prizes will open to entries in November 2026. Prize details, including entry deadlines and up-to-date rules, will be published at that time.
The 2026 prize details can be found below for reference.
Entry for The Orwell Prize should be made via the online forms.
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The 2026 Orwell Journalism Prizes close for entries end of day 31 March 2026 (23.59), for work published 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026.
Entry forms
- Enter The Orwell Prize for Exposing Britain’s Social Evils, sponsored by Prospect magazine [CLOSED]
- Enter The Orwell Prize for Journalism [CLOSED]
- Enter The Orwell Prize for Political Writing [CLOSED]
- Enter The Orwell Prize for Political Fiction [CLOSED]
- Enter The Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness, sponsored by the Centre for Homelessness Impact [CLOSED]
Entrants should make a separate entry for each prize they wish to be considered for. If you are unable to access the form, please contact us.
We are committed to ensuring that every entrant has a fair opportunity to submit their work. If you encounter any difficulties with the submission process, please let us know.
For more information, please review the key milestones in the prize cycle or take a look at our answers to some frequently asked questions.