Lorenzo Natali Prize

Lorenzo Natali Prize
Awarded forOutstanding Journalism
Presented byDG INTPA
Reward(s)40 000 EUR
First awarded1992
WebsiteLorenzo Natali Prize

The Lorenzo Natali Prize is a journalism prize awarded annually by the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) since 1992. The prize rewards outstanding reporting on issues related to climate, environment and energy, digital and infrastructure, gender equality, human development, migration and forced displacement, peace and governance, sustainable growth and jobs, and youth.[1]

History

Named after Lorenzo Natali, an Italian politician and former European Commissioner, the Lorenzo Natali Media Prize was established in 1992 to celebrate the work of journalists who report on stories about the social, political, economic and environmental dimensions of development around the world.[2][3] It recognises journalism's contribution to building more sustainable, fairer and more prosperous societies, in line with the European Union's development policies.[1]

The Prize was not awarded between 1995 and 1997. In 1998 the prize was relaunched in collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists who was a partner in managing the award for several years.[2]

Entry criteria

The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize accepts published work from print, online and broadcast reporters from European Union countries as well as the EU's international partner countries.[4] This year, journalists could enter in one of four categories:

  • Best Emerging Journalist Award: Open to journalists between 18 and 25.
  • Investigative Journalism Award: Reporting whose objective is to uncover serious issues such as crimes, injustice, corruption, or corporate wrongdoing, and to expose these to the public.
  • Feature Journalism Award: Reporting focusing on entertaining, educating, engaging or informing the audience.  
  • Special Award: The 2024 edition will recognise photojournalism work.[1] 

Selection of winners

Prize applications were pre-selected by four journalism faculties: Vesalius College, Belgium, the Catholic University of Portugal, Universidad de Navarra, Spain, and Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, Lebanon. Pre-selected entries were then evaluated by a Grand Jury of journalists and representatives from key non-governmental organisations around the world. The 2024's Grand Jury featured Inday Espina-Varona, Stefanie Glinski, Ntibinyane Alvin Ntibinyane, Delia Rodríguez, and Artur Romeu.[5] The winner of each category is awarded EUR 10,000 and the winner of the Best Emerging Journalist Award is offered a work experience/a traineeship with a media partner.[6]

Winners of the 32nd edition Lorenzo Natali Prize

  • Best Emerging Journalist Award: Jamaima Afridi [7][8]
  • Investigative Journalism Award: Martin Boudot, Manon de Couët and Mathilde Cusin [7][9]
  • Feature Journalism Award: Gabriela Ramírez and Tina Xu [7][10]
  • Special Award – Photojournalism: Bienvenido Velasco [7][11]

Past winners

The first edition in 1992 was won by Reporters Without Borders.[2] Since then, more than 100 published reports have been celebrated for their contribution to society across several categories.[12] Journalists celebrated by the prize include:[13]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Lorenzo Natali Media Prize". Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "IFJ Past Winners Lorenzo Natali Prize". International Federation of Journalists. 14 October 2002. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Who was Lorenzo Natali?". International Federation of Journalists. 10 February 2002. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Lorenzo Natali Prize 2024 Eligible Country list" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Lorenzo Natali Prize 2024 Grand Jury".
  6. ^ "Press corner". European Commission - European Commission. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  7. ^ a b c d https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-events/lorenzo-natali-prize_en
  8. ^ As Pakistan begins second phase of deportation, Afghan women fear what lies ahead'
  9. ^ Armes, l'héritage toxique
  10. ^ Widowed by Europe’s borders
  11. ^ Las redes sociales, el engaño que anima a miles de migrantes por la selva del Darién' (3rd picture)
  12. ^ "Past Winners". Lorenzo Natali Media Prize. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  13. ^ https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-events/lorenzo-natali-prize_en#past-winners