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Rethinking journalism awards

Everyone loves to win awards. But what does it mean to reward good journalism?
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By Samantha Johnson / April 9, 2026

In the latest Backlight episode, Beatriz and Tessa speak to Jennifer Athanasiou-Prins, executive director of the European Press Prize, and Patrick Boehler, founder of the Gazzetta research lab, about:

  • The influence of awards on journalism
  • The pitfalls of award categories
  • How awards can be reimagined to value journalism that serves the public interest

Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Hosts: Beatriz Ramalho da Silva, Tessa Pang
Sound design, mixing and editing: Spoovio – Audiovisual Productions

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