The Press Gazette has launched and opened entries for the brand new Future of Media Awards. The awards celebrate and recognise excellence in digital news media in the UK and around the world, looking for work that brings quality journalism to a digital audience.

Categories include Digital Media Excellence: News and Current Affairs, Digital Media Excellence: Lifestyle, Digital Media Excellence: Specialist/B2B, Podcast of the year, Newstech innovation, Data journalism, Newsletter of the year, Digital launch of the year, Commercial innovation and Digital storytelling.

For more information and to enter visit awards.futureofmedia.co.uk. Entries close on 25 July. Judging days will be held on 4 and 5 August with the shortlist announced on 31 August. The ceremony will take place in London on 21 September.