Help us honor heroes of investigative journalism

(Dec. 3, 2024) — Next year, Investigative Reporters and Editors will celebrate 50 years of supporting the investigative journalism community. As part of the anniversary celebrations, we will be highlighting members who have made a special impact on journalism, IRE and the world. We’re asking for your nominations of who we should celebrate at our gala that we are planning for the fall in New York City.

In recognition of the incredible legacy of the organization, we are seeking to honor journalists from each decade of our history who will represent our larger community. We are looking for journalists from all types of news outlets, all mediums and newsroom sizes. And we are looking for members who have produced powerful work and also served our beloved nonprofit.

Nominations will be accepted from the IRE membership until Jan. 1, 2025. A subcommittee of the 50th Anniversary Task Force will choose the honorees, with final approval from the IRE Board of Directors.

To submit a nomination, please send an email to president@ire.org by Jan. 1, 2025, with the following information:

• Name:
• Outlet(s):
• Signature Work: 
• Impact on investigative journalism:
• Impact on IRE:
• Impact on the world:
• Other considerations: 

To sign up for more information about IRE’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, please fill out this Google Form.

If you would like to donate to honor IRE’s 50th Anniversary, please go to ire.org/donate and specify that your donation is for the anniversary.