Just one week before winners are revealed, something else is already clear.

The celebration has begun.

Finalists for the INMA Global Media Awards are marking the moment across social media — sharing pride in their work, recognition for their teams, and appreciation for being included among the industry’s best.

Taken together, these posts offer a simple but powerful reminder: behind every entry is a team. And next Thursday, May 7, during the INMA World Congress of News Media in Berlin, those efforts will be rewarded.

Teams share pride, momentum

Across posts from finalists, the tone is consistent: pride, gratitude, and recognition of collective effort.

Several organisations highlight not just one nomination but multiple — signalling momentum across their businesses. Mediahuis, for example, shared that it had secured seven nominations, reflecting the breadth of its work.

In Canada, Le Devoir marked its place among finalists, celebrating the strength of its team and the recognition of its journalism.

Elsewhere, teams emphasised the work behind individual projects. One post noted pride in a recent campaign, while another highlighted “incredible teamwork together” — a sentiment echoed across multiple entries.

Across continents, the message is clear: These achievements are shared.

Recognition that resonates across markets

The posts span markets and languages, but the meaning remains the same.

News companies throughout the world are marking their inclusion among finalists — often describing what the recognition represents for their teams and their work.

One post refers to the awards as the “Oscar of journalism,” capturing both the prestige of the recognition and the ambition behind the projects submitted.

Others focus more directly on their audiences and impact, framing the nomination as validation of strategies and ideas developed over time.

What stands out is not just the diversity of entries but the shared sense of achievement.

Jurors reflect on the honour — and the work

Alongside finalists, jurors are also marking the moment. Many describe their role in similar terms — as an honour and a privilege.

Posts from jurors highlight both the experience of reviewing entries and the quality of work submitted. One reflects on being “honoured and excited” to serve, while another describes the value of seeing the best work across the industry.

There is also a broader perspective in some reflections.

One juror notes simply that “journalism still matters,” connecting the awards to the wider purpose of the industry.

Others point to the insight gained through judging — the opportunity to understand how news organisations are evolving and innovating across markets.

Together, these posts reinforce the significance of the awards — not just for those shortlisted but for the industry as a whole.

A shared moment for the INMA community

Beyond finalists and jurors, the wider INMA community has also joined in.

Posts from INMA fellows and members reflect both the scale of the awards and the value of the process.

One post highlights the numbers: 960 entries from 46 countries, resulting in 200 finalists — a reminder of the global reach and competitiveness of the awards.

Others reflect on the opportunity to engage with this work — to step back and see the breadth of innovation happening across the industry.

There is a sense of appreciation in these posts — not just for individual achievements but for the collective progress they represent.

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