Free Speech Summit & Independent Media Awards 2025
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🏆 Outstanding Investigative Journalism
Nominees: Whitney Webb, Ian Carroll, James O'Keefe, Julian Assange, Steve KirschWinner: Whitney Webb
🏆 The Biggest Defender of Free Speech
Nominees: Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, Zev Freeman, Candace OwensWinner: Tucker Carlson
🏆 Most Outspoken Independent Media Influencer Exposing the Middle East Conflict
Nominees: Dan Bilzerian, Stew Peters, Andrew Tate, Candace Owens, Max Igan, Jake Shields, Ian Carroll, Syrian GirlWinner: Dan Bilzerian
🏆 Most Fearless Outspoken Journalist/Influencer
Nominees: Candace Owens, Ben Fordham, Col. Douglas Macgregor, Michael Griffith, Maria Zeee, Aussie CossackWinner: Candace Owens
🏆 Excellence in Political Analysis & Commentary
Nominees: Jason Olbourne, Aussie Cossack, Elijah Schaffer, Scott Ritter, Lilly Gaddis, Joel JammalWinner: Elijah Schaffer
🏆 Best Independent Media Documentary
Nominees: Stew Peters – Occupied, Kym Staton – The Trust Fall: Julian Assange, Janet Ossebaard – The Fall of the Cabal, Mikki Willis – Plandemic, James O'Keefe – The Truth Inside VeritasWinner: Stew Peters – Occupied
🏆 Rising Star in Independent Media
Nominees: Lilly Gaddis, Kim Iversen, Celina, Dawn Kelly, Ian CarrollWinner: Lilly Gaddis
🏆 Excellence in Alternative Health Reporting
Nominees: Pete Evans, Professor Ian Brighthope, Dr. Ben Tapper, Barbara O'NeillWinner: Professor Ian Brighthope
🏆 Best Research Against the COVID Fraud
Nominees: Dr. Naomi Wolf, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., John Larter, Steve Kirsch, Adrian McRae, Dr. Reiner Fuellmich, Roland CrystalWinner: Steve Kirsch
🏆 Most Outspoken Jewish Commentator
Nominees: Jeffrey Sachs, Benjamin Rubinstein, Dave SmithWinner: Jeffrey Sachs
🏆 Female Independent Media Journalist/Influencer of the Year
Nominees: Laura Aboli, Eva Vlaardingerbroek, Maria Zeee, Dawn Kelly, Kim Iversen, Syrian GirlWinner: Syrian Girl
🏆 The Most Outspoken Politician Award
Nominees: Ross Cameron, Thomas Massie, Craig Kelly, Malcolm Roberts, Ralph Babet, Gerard Rennick, Rand Paul, Alex Antic, George ChristensenWinner: Senator Malcolm Roberts
🏆 Best Political Party (Pro-Freedom & Anti-Globalist)
Nominees: One Nation, United Australia Party, Australian Federation Party, Libertarian PartyWinner: One Nation
🏆 Independent Media Video of the Year
Nominees: “The Real Anthony Fauci” Trailer, “What is a Woman?”, “Died Suddenly”, “Occupied” by Stew Peters, “Plandemic: Final Chapter”Winner: “Plandemic: Final Chapter”
🏆 Lifetime Achievement in Independent Journalism
Nominees: Julian Assange, Tucker Carlson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Reiner FuellmichWinner: Julian Assange
🏆 Most Censored Content Creator
Nominees: Stew Peters, Maria Zeee, Infowars (Alex Jones), Jamie McIntyre, David IckeWinner: Infowars (Alex Jones)
🏆 Best Australian Independent Journalist
Nominees: Maria Zeee, Joel Jammal, Aussie Cossack, Jason Olbourne, Jamie McIntyreWinner: Maria Zeee
🏆 Most Based Christian in Independent Media
Nominees: Andrew Tate, Stew Peters, Elijah Schaffer, Joel Jammal, Lilly GaddisWinner: Stew Peters
🏆 Best Pro-Freedom Musician
Nominees: Hi-Rez, Jimmy Levy, Bryson Gray, Topher, Five Times AugustWinner: Jimmy Levy
🏆 Most Courageous Athlete Speaking Out
Nominees: Jake Shields, Novak Djokovic, Kyrie Irving, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Le TissierWinner: Jake Shields
🏆 Best Independent Satirical Commentator
Nominees: JP Sears, Awaken With JP, The Babylon Bee, Alex SteinWinner: JP Sears
🏆 Best Anonymous Telegram Channel/Influencer
Nominees: BioClandestine, Monkey Werx, Clandestine Channel, Covid Red Pills, Real News AustraliaWinner: BioClandestine
🏆 Most Trusted Independent News Source
Nominees: Redacted News, The HighWire, Infowars, Rebel News, Zeee MediaWinner: Redacted News
🏆 Best Independent Media Conference/Event
Nominees: Better Way Conference, The Wellness Company Summits, FreedomFest, The AwakeningWinner: The Awakening
🏆 Independent Media Legend of the Year
Nominees: Julian Assange, Tucker Carlson, Stew Peters, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Reiner FuellmichWinner: Julian Assange
| # | Award Category | Nominee 1 | Nominee 2 | Nominee 3 | Nominee 4 | 🏆 Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outstanding Investigative Journalism | Whitney Webb | James O'keefe | Julian Assange | Steve Kirsch | Whitney Webb |
| 2 | The biggest defender of Free Speech | Tucker Carlson | Tucker Carlson | |||
| 3 | The most outspoken Independent Media influencer | Max Igan | Michael Griffith | Ian Carroll | Candace Owens | |
| 4 | Most Fearless outspoken journalist/influencer | Candace Owens | Aussie Cossack | Candace Owens | ||
| 5 | Excellence in Political Analysis & Commentary | Jason Olbourne | Elijah Schaffer | Lilly Gaddis | Joel Jammal | Elijah Schaffer |
| 6 | Best Independent Media Documentary | Stew Peters | Janet Ossebaard | Mikki Willis | James O'keefe | Stew Peters - Occupied |
| 7 | Rising Star in Independent Media | Lilly Gaddis | Kim Iversen | Celina | Dawn Kelly | Lilly Gaddis |
| 8 | Excellence in Alternative Health Reporting | Pete Evans | Professor Ian Brighthope | Dr. Ben Tapper | Barbara O'Neill | Professor Ian Brighthope |
| 9 | Best research against the Covid fraud | Dr. Naomi Wolf | John Larter | Adrian McRae | Roland Crystal | Steve Kirsch |
| 10 | Most outspoken Jewish Commentator | Jeffrey Sachs | Benjamin Rubinstein | Dave Smith | Jeffrey Sachs | |
| 11 | Female Independent Media Journalist/Influencer | Laura Aboli | Maria Zeee | Kim Iversen | Lilly Gaddis | Syrian Girl |
| 12 | The Most Outspoken Politician Award | Ross Cameron | Malcolm Roberts | Gerard Rennick | Alex Antic | Senator Malcolm Roberts |
| 13 | Pioneers of Independent Media | Alex Jones | David Icke | Zev Freeman | Jamie McIntyre | Alex Jones |
| 14 | Biggest Freedom Movement Protest Organizer | Triccy | Christian Mack | Dave Oneegs | Aussie Cossack | Christian Mack |
| 15 | Top Independent Media Activists Exposing | Alex Newman | Peter Clack | Professor Ian Plimer | Craig Kelly | Professor Ian Plimer |
| 16 | The deplatformed but unstoppable | Aussie Cossack | Alex Jones | Jamie McIntyre | Stew Peters | Jamie McIntyre |
| 17 | Most Honourable and Dedicated Australian Politician | Senator Gerard Rennick | Senator Malcolm Roberts | Senator Antic | Ralph Babet | Senator Gerard Rennick |
| 18 | Most Popular Free Speech Platform | X | Parler | Truthbook.social | Truth Social | X |
| 19 | Best Alternative News Network | RT News | Al Jazeera | Hindustan Times | Rift TV | Redacted |
| 20 | Best Podcast | Whitney Webb | Ian Carroll | Joe Rogan | ||
| 21 | The Julian Assange locked in an embassy Award | Aussie Cossack | ||||
| 22 | Independent Media Legend Award | Tucker Carlson | Candace Owens | Joe Rogan | Julian Assange | |
| 23 | Stood up for Australia Award | Dave Oneegs | Adrian McRae | Senator Gerard Rennick | Senator Malcolm Roberts | Adrian McRae |
| 24 | Most outspoken Athlete | Kelly Slater | Andrew Bogut | Novak Djokovic | Novak Djokovic | |
| 25 | Best Australian Independent Media Journalist / Influencer | Jason Olbourne | Maria Zeee | Joel Jammal | Michael Griffith | John Larter |
| 26 | Best Comedian Speaking Out | Bassem Youssef | Dave Smith | George Carlin | Russell Brand | Bassem Youssef |