From NTU to national recognition: MA Journalism alumni acknowledged by industry awards
We are proud to celebrate MA News Journalism (now MA Journalism) alumni Adam Toms, nationally recognised for his work on a MyLondon investigation into homelessness, shortlisted for three major journalism awards.
Published on 21 October 2025
Categories: Alumni; School of Social Sciences;
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) alumni Adam Toms has received national recognition for his work on a powerful investigative journalism project exploring homelessness in London. His contribution to the MyLondon team has earned nominations across three major industry awards, highlighting excellence in both investigative and digital reporting.
The project, titled “Rough: The stories behind London’s homelessness crisis,” has been shortlisted for The Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness 2025, one of the UK’s most prestigious journalism awards. The judges praised the shortlisted entries for their “promising and impactful approaches to driving positive change through insightful and compelling reporting.”
The project is also a finalist for Best Digital Storytelling (Specialist/Regional) at the Future of Media Awards 2025, recognising innovation and creativity in online journalism. MyLondon’s nomination highlights the team’s skilful use of digital storytelling to bring the human experiences of homelessness in London to life.
In addition, the investigation has been shortlisted for Investigation of the Year – Regional at the Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards 2025, which celebrate journalists and newsrooms demonstrating integrity, resilience, and a commitment to holding power to account.
Adam, who studied MA Journalism at NTU, said the nominations reflect the importance of local journalism in uncovering untold stories and giving a voice to those often unheard. He commented:
"I am very pleased that this project is getting the recognition we feel it deserves after our hard work. The editorial team at MyLondon had our backs the whole way, which we are extremely grateful for. This is a prime example of the sort of crucial journalism the site does.
"I am grateful to the people I interviewed while out and about, including people at an encampment at the Adelphi Building, Graham Scott, who sells art in Tottenham Court Road; and Gary Birdsall, who has been homeless for more than 30 years.”
We are proud to celebrate Adam’s achievements and the national recognition his work has earned. Winners will be announced at the upcoming award ceremonies throughout 2025. From all of us in the School of Social Sciences and across NTU, best of luck, Adam!