The True Crime Awards 2026 recognised work in ethical true crime storytelling last night at a ceremony in London.
Across 29 categories, creators, journalists, podcasters, filmmakers, authors and production teams were recognised for work focused on accuracy, sensitivity and ethical practice, reflecting the values promoted by CrimeCon UK and the wider true crime community.
This year’s winners included The Punch from Sky News, Pipeline: Left to Die from The Crime Desk, A Deadly American Marriage from Sandpaper Films, Kincora: Britain’s Shame by Chris Moore, A Spy in the Family from Mirror Books, and Matched with a Predator from BBC Disclosure and BBC Scotland.
A special recognition was also presented to Ann Ming MBE, honoured for her campaign that led to the abolition of the double jeopardy law and helped secure justice in her daughter Julie’s case.
Nancy Baughen, Co Founder of The Assembly, which organises the event, said: “True crime carries a profound responsibility.
“Every story is rooted in real people, real trauma and real consequences. What we celebrate tonight are creators who approach that responsibility with integrity, prioritise accuracy, compassion and ethical practice while producing compelling work.
“The winners and nominees demonstrate how true crime can drive awareness, inspire reform, and give a voice to those who need it most.”
All of the winners:
- Best True Crime Short
Winner: The Punch – Sky News - Best Episodic Podcast
Winner: True Crime With Elli Mac – Ellimac Productions - Best New Author
Winner: Kincora: Britain’s Shame by Chris Moore – Merrion Press - Outstanding Documentary Film – Digital (Partnered by London Sync)
Winner: A Deadly American Marriage – Sandpaper Films - Outstanding Documentary Film – Linear (Partnered by London Sync)
Winner: Brianna: A Mother’s Story – Multistory Media - Best Serialised Podcast
Winner: Matched with a Predator – BBC Disclosure & BBC Scotland - Best Serialised Podcast – Seasonal
Winner: Crime Next Door: The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer – BBC Radio Stoke for BBC Sounds - Production Company of the Year (Partnered by 911 True Crime Music)
Winner: Good TV - Broadcaster of the Year
Winner: 5 (Paramount) - Best Audio Book
Winner: Saffie by David Collins (with Andrew & Lisa Roussos) - Podcast: Rising Star
Winner: NOLA 93 – The Journal and the Murder – N Leigh Hunt & Fire Eyes Media - On Screen: Episodic Series – New (Partnered by The Nerve)
Winner: Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone – True North Productions - On Screen: Episodic Series – Returning (Partnered by The Nerve)
Winner: Missing: Dead or Alive? – Blast Films - Outstanding Indie Podcast
Winner: Inside Forensic Science: A Case of Stolen Identity – Adventurous Audio - Best Digital Campaign
Winner: The Punch – Sky News - Podcast Network of the Year
Winner: Always True Crime – Audio Always - Book of the Year
Winner: A Spy in the Family by Paul Henderson & David Gardner – Mirror Books - Podcast of the Year (Partnered by Audio UK)
Winner: Pipeline: Left to Die – The Crime Desk - Outstanding Two-Part Docuseries (Partnered by Reviewed & Cleared)
Winner: Poisoned: Killer in the Post – Wonderhood Studios - Outstanding Three-or-More-Part Docuseries
Winner: Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers – The Garden - Outstanding Investigative Journalism
Winner: Creation of a Teenage Satanist – BBC South - Most Captivating Podcast Host(s)
Winner: True Criminals – Audio Bleach Global - On Screen: Best True Crime Drama Adaptation
Winner: I Fought The Law – Hera Pictures - Publishing Company of the Year
Winner: Mercier Press - Best Awareness Campaign
Winner: Keep an Eye Out – Stamp Out Spiking - Publishing: Impact for Change
Winner: For My Boys by Claire Throssell – Mirror Books - On Screen: Impact for Change (Partnered by runVT) –
Winner: Murder: Point of Contact – Phoenix Television for the TRUE CRIME channel - Podcast: Impact for Change
Winner: Pipeline: Left to Die – The Crime Desk - CrimeCon UK Special Recognition Award
Winner: Ann Ming MBE
