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An interactive announcement of the European Press Prize 2020

Meet our 2020 nominees

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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.

European Press Prize

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.

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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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    Celebrate.

    • The
      Distinguished
      Reporting
      Award
    • The
      Investigative
      Reporting
      Award
    • The
      Opinion
      Award
    • The
      Innovation
      Award
    • The
      Special
      Award

    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.

    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.

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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

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    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.

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