Aasma Day

Aasma Day is a journalist at The i Paper based in Lancashire in the North of England. A multi-award winning journalist, Aasma is Money People Reporter at The i Paper and her work brings in a perspective and views from outside the London bubble to the national news agenda. Aasma specialises in investigations and original stories with a human interest focus and wants to ensure people from all diversities of life have the chance to make their voices heard. She has a particular interest in Money People stories, real life and health related stories and telling the tales of those battling poverty and trapped on the margins of society, as well as those with stories of inspiration and hope. Aasma worked for the regional press for 20 years. She was Lifestyle Editor and Investigative Reporter at the Lancashire Post and led the group-wide Johnston Press Investigations Unit. She worked for around three years as North of England correspondent at HuffPost UK, before joining The i Paper in June 2021.

What top tip would you give to this year's entrants? 

Don't just think you need to enter stories which graced the front pages. Think about the pieces you wrote which made an impact and stayed with you and are original and distinctive and show journalism that is different to what others are doing. Consider the pieces where you highlighted under-reported issues and shone a light on scandals, as well as those where you spoke to people who feel their voices and stories are not usually heard.