Guardian pair honoured for Noel Clarke coverage at Women in Journalism awards

Sirin Kale, left, and Lucy Osborne. ‘We hope that winning this case helps us and other journalists keep telling difficult stories,’ Osborne said. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

The Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne have been recognised for their investigation covering accusations of sexual misconduct against the actor and director Noel Clarke by more than 20 women.

The pair were named women of the year at the Women in Journalism awards. Osborne dedicated the honour to the “many brave women, our sources” who chose to give evidence after Clarke took legal action against the Guardian.