Shorthand Awards
Every year, we celebrate the best-of-the-best digital stories published on the web.
Nominations are now open!
The Shorthand Awards has officially returned for the sixth year in a row. This year, we are proud to be back bigger and better than ever.
You can nominate as many stories as you’d like!
- Submit your nominations
Best editorial story
This category celebrates innovative use of Shorthand for news and editorial content.
- Submit your nominations
Best brand story
We want the best brand publishing and visual marketing campaigns.
- Submit your nominations
Best not-for-profit story
This category is for nonprofits and charities creating stunning digital content.
- Submit your nominations
Best business story
Show us great B2B stories, corporate comms and reports that delight your readers.
- Submit your nominations
Best education story
We want engaging stories from educational institutions that go the extra mile.
- Submit your nominations
Best arts & culture story
Give us your most impressive stories about arts, culture, and heritage.
- Nominate a colleague
The Craft Award
Nominate a designer, writer or leader in your team who is the best in their field.
- Submit your vote
The Community Choice Award
Nominated by the Shorthand Team, this Award will be selected by an open public poll.
All nominated stories must have been published in 2021. The deadline for entries is January 28, 2022.
About the Shorthand Awards:
The Shorthand Awards were founded to recognise the best-of-the-best digital stories published on the web around the world. The awards are a celebration of the craft of digital storytelling — both the incredible stories and the people that create them.
Key dates for your diary:
| Judging panel announced: | November 2021 |
| Community Choice Award list announced: | December 2021 |
| Deadline for nominations: | January 28, 2022 |
| Finalists announced: | February 2022 |
| Shorthand Awards - winners announced: | April 2022 |
