The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has officially opened entries for the AIBs 2026, marking the 22nd edition of the international awards programme recognising excellence in journalism and factual storytelling across video, audio, and digital platforms. Positioned as a global barometer of journalism, the awards reflect how media organisations, journalists, and storytellers around the world are responding to an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving information landscape.

Open to broadcasters, production companies, and independent creators in any language, the AIBs continue to provide an important international platform for work that informs, challenges, and connects audiences. The awards span a broad range of categories covering investigative journalism, documentaries, podcasts, digital storytelling, and factual productions, highlighting the diversity of modern media across both traditional and digital-first platforms.

At a time when journalism faces increasing political, economic, and technological pressures globally, the AIBs also serve as a reflection of the resilience and continued importance of trusted public-interest reporting. By bringing together stories from across regions and cultures, the awards offer insight into the changing nature of journalism, audience engagement, and editorial storytelling worldwide.

Entries for the AIBs 2026 will remain open until 3 July 2026, with winners to be announced later this year in London.