The Agents of Change

Citizen Journalist Awards in partnership with Idea, is IBN18’s path-breaking initiative to recognize the efforts of individuals who dared to fight injustice and uncover the truth with the determination to create a better tomorrow.

Instituted in the year 2008, Citizen Journalist has become the platform of empowerment for the citizens of India, which lauds the democratization of news and is built on the principles of inclusive journalism.

In its third edition this revolutionary show honours the extraordinary citizens who have taken up issues which affect them and become the agents of change for our society.

Selection Process

The 2-tier selection process involves:

  • The IBN18 Editorial Board generates a list of nominees across the six categories.
  • The Jury - comprising of Eminent Citizens to select the final CJ Award winners.

IBN18 Editorial Board

Rajdeep Sardesai
Editor-in-chief, IBN18 Network

 

Ashutosh
Managing Editor, IBN7

 

Nikhil Wagle
Editor, IBN-Lokmat

The Jury

Citizen Journalist Awards Jury Comprises Of:

Justice N Santosh Hegde
Lokayukta for Karnataka

 

Dr. Kiran Bedi
Retired IPS officer

 

Mr. Wajahat Habibullah
Ex Chief Information Commissioner

 
 

Mrs. Neelam Katara
Social Activist

 

Mr. Shishir Joshi
Founder, Journalism Mentor

 
 
 
   

Our Partners

Presenting Sponsor
Writing Instrument Partner
Outdoor Partner
An IBN18 initiative

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