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An interactive announcement of the European Press Prize 2020
Meet our 2020 nominees
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- Entered
- Not entered
Move your mouse over the map to explore the countries that entered and got nominated for the Prize. Click on the nominees to see their full bio.
The Journey
Get a look behind the scenes of the Prize. Play the video to see how we go from over 800 entries to a shortlist of 24, and 5 winners each year.
2020 Shortlist
Every work on the shortlist is a winner
But there are only 5 awards to give
These are the awards for excellence in journalism
We proudly present
the runners-up
and the winners of
the 2020 European Press Prize Awards
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European Cartoon Award
In collaboration with Studio Europa Maastricht, we proudly present the first edition of the European Cartoon Award - showcasing the best cartoons created in Europe. We are thrilled to support and honour this vital and truly universal form of journalism. This shortlist of nominees was composed by united efforts of the Cartoon Award’s own preparatory committee and the panel of judges, carefully selected out of hundreds of cartoons submitted.
Studio Europa Maastricht aims to stimulate debate on European current affairs, and help shape the future of Europe, by bringing people from different disciplines and opinions together. Cartoons are a source of inspiration and an indispensable part of an open debate on Europe.
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Our members
The European Press Prize is made possible by the following member organisations:
The European Press Prize was founded
in De Balie, Amsterdam
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Thank you!
For being part of a special edition
of the European Press Prize 2020
Thanks to our Preparatory Committee, Panel of Judges, Members, Board and Bureau for making this happen. And thanks to all the journalists entering their amazing work, because without the work they do there would be nothing to award.
We are eager to hear your thoughts on Drumscroll.
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Design by TIN
Development by Floris Douma
'The Journey' video by Dylan Foks, Inktvisinkt
All video content by Are We Europe
Announcement Videos
Directed, illustrated and animated by Mélody da Fonseca
Edited by Mick ter Reehorst, Toon Vos en Frank Andrews
Podcast (audio):
Interview and Editing: Frank Andrews
Producer: Mick ter Reehorst
Assistant Editor: Martha Bird
Final Editing and Assembly: Caterina Schembri
Podcast (video):
Director: Néstor Romero Clemente
Illustrator: Raul Ariño
Lead Animator: Dani Antequera
Assistant Animator: Naroa Castellà
Assistant Animator: Edorta Corpas
Credits Layout: Samantha Fernandez
Podcast (music):
Music produced by: Sonic Gate Studios
Music Mastering: Jan Pfitzer
Music Production Assistant: Guillaume Auvray
Composers:
Caterina Schembri – Distinguished Reporting Award
Haku Yeo – Special Award
Jan Pfitzer – Opinion Award
Matan Franco – Innovation Award
Néstor Romero Clemente – Investigative Reporting Award
Musicians:
Kate Ellis: Violoncello
Larissa O'Grady: Violin
Lina Andonovska: Flute
Michelle O'Rourke: Singer
Seán Mac Erlaine: Alto Saxophone
Announcement Videos Music By:
Distinguished and Investigative Reporting Award: Caterina Schembri
Innovation, Opinion and Special: Néstor Romero Clemente
Editor Reaction Videos: Luke Brabazon
Header photo credits, in order of appearance:
Ilvy Njiokiktjien
Natasha Wigoder
Andrew Parsons/i-Images/eyevine/Redux
Ilvy Njiokiktjien
Special Award
A prize for journalism that transcends categories
Each year European Press Prize judges have the power to single out special excellence in European journalism. Like the brave editors defying threats and defending free press in publishing the Snowden files in 2014. In 2016 the judges recognised the weight and brilliance of much of the reporting of Europe’s migrant crisis, and chose the best entries on that subject to receive the Special Award. In 2019 the project Forbidden Stories won the Special Award, for their mission to continue and publish the work of journalists facing threats, prison, or murder.
But, equally, the judges may choose to salute an individual journalist, project, news team or editor for memorable service to quality journalism.
This decision is for the judges alone. No entry forms are required. But journalists are free to write to the bureau suggesting suitable award recipients. The judges will, of course, take such recommendations into account.