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