International News Media Association (INMA) calls for applications for the INMA’s 30 Under 30 Awards from young professionals in the news media industry. This award rewards outstanding achievement and career potential in the field of News Media. Through its Young Professionals Initiative, INMA seeks 30 rising candidates who are early career professionals with significant achievements, insights into innovation, ability to influence, and leadership potential. Also, candidates with likely management skills across advertising, audience, content and product, business intelligence, and leadership functions at media companies can apply for this opportunity.

This award is merit-based for individuals and a “30 Under 30” class representing the globally diverse markets news media serves race, color, creed, gender, and more. Those above 30 can also nominate a colleague via the same application form.

Brief Details

• Application Deadline: 27 June 2025
• Gender: Male/Female
• Awarding Field: Media News
• Organized by: International News Media Association (INMA)

What Will Winners Receive?

Applicants of INMA’s 30 Under 30 Awards will benefit from the following:

• Global recognition in a virtual announcement, INMA.org blog, and press release.
• Certificate of Recognition
• Social media badge for the recipient’s leisure usage
• Access to two INMA virtual Master Classes of their choice
• One-year (12 Months) membership in INMA
• A free ticket to “Media Innovation Week 2025, which is part of the INMA conference

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet all of the following criteria for participating in the INMA’s 30 Under 30 Awards:

• Applicants should be employees of a news media company
• Be under 30 years old as of 01 September 2025
• Have broad insights and potential to shape the news media industry
• Demonstrate expertise and accomplishments in their career
• Have soft skills as a leader or show talent as a learner, team player, and entrepreneurial spirit

INMA’s 30 Under 30 Awards: Communities of Interest

INMA will recognize five outstanding individuals among INMA’s five global communities:

• Advertising
• Data
• Leadership
• Product
• Reader Revenue

How to Apply?

To apply for these Awards, eligible and interested candidates should fill out the online application form by the deadline:

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Please visit INMA’s website for detailed information on INMA’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

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