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NetherlandsCulture4/9/2026

Rethinking journalism awards

This article discusses the role and impact of journalism awards, featuring interviews with Jennifer Athanasiou-Prins of the European Press Prize and Patrick Boehler of the Gazzetta research lab. The discussion covers topics such as the influence of awards on journalism, potential issues with current award categories, and ways to reimagine awards to better serve the public interest.

Backlight

Rethinking journalism awards

Everyone loves to win awards. But what does it mean to reward good journalism?

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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Lighthouse ReportsIndependentCenter4/9/2026
Rethinking journalism awards

This article discusses the role and impact of journalism awards, featuring interviews with Jennifer Athanasiou-Prins of the European Press Prize and Patrick Boehler of the Gazzetta research lab. The discussion covers topics such as the influence of awards on journalism, potential issues with current award categories, and ways to reimagine awards to better serve the public interest.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on cultural and professional discussions within journalism without taking a stance on political issues. It presents an interview-based analysis of journalism awards and their implications, avoiding any partisan language or emphasis.