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2026 ACRS Road Safety Reporting Award

The ACRS Road Safety Reporting Award recognises outstanding journalism that contributes meaningfully to road safety globally. This annual award celebrates journalists, reporters, and content creators whose work demonstrates an evidence-based, systems-thinking, solutions journalism approach to reducing road trauma.

The award highlights impactful reporting that not only informs the public but also engages road safety experts, policymakers, and affected communities. Submissions can span various media formats – including print, broadcast, digital, and social media – and must have been published or aired between 1 May 2025 and 30 April 2026.

Both self-nominated submissions and member submissions are welcomed. Those submitting are invited to showcase how their work incorporates credible research, amplifies stakeholder voices, raises public awareness, and advocates for change to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.
This initiative reflects the Australasian College of Road Safety’s commitment to promoting informed, evidence-led public dialogue as a key driver of safer roads for all.

Award Criteria

1. For the 2026 award, submissions must have been published or aired between 1 May 2025 and 30 April 2026.
2. Submissions can be made by content-creators (journalists, reporters) as self-nominations of work they have delivered, OR by ACRS members/non-content creators who wish to highlight outstanding road safety reporting they believe deserves recognition.

Content-creators/Self-nominators

1. Provide details of the road safety story, including media platform, publication & organisation details.
2. Demonstrate the use of reliable data, research, and references to support the story, and perspectives from road safety experts or organisations.
3. Demonstrate reach, engagement or influence of story.
4. Explain how the story supports efforts to address or reduce road trauma, or drive policy or behavioural change.
5. Acknowledge reporting challenges and how these were addressed.

ACRS Member nominators/non-content creators

1. Provide details of the road safety story, including media platform, publication & organisation details.
2. Demonstrate what evidence-based research or data was used to support the story.
3. Provide details of input from road safety experts, affected communities, or policymakers.
4. Demonstrate how the reporting included consultation and balanced perspectives.
5. Demonstrate how the story contributed to raising public awareness or understanding of a road safety issue.

General Information

Read the ACRS Appropriate Language in Road Safety Communication guide here.

If you have any questions regarding this award, please contact the Australasian College of Road Safety by email: admin@acrs.org.au.