The nomination phase for the Axel Springer Prize – one of the most important awards for young journalists in Europe – is now open. With the prestigious prize, being bestowed for the 33rd time, the Axel Springer Academy of Journalism and Technology is honouring the best up-and-coming talents in the field. All editors-in-chief and heads of department as well as heads of journalism schools can submit their nominations for the best German-language contributions of 2023.
The prize is awarded in the categories Politics and Business, Entertainment and Best Team Performance. Additionally, this year sees two new categories – Analysis and Background, and Future – awarded for the first time. In this category, the prize awards contributions that deal with the current developments and the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in content or have been produced innovatively with the help of AI.
Miriam Krekel, Head of the journalism school at the Axel Springer Academy of Journalism and Technology said: “We are once again looking forward to honouring great talents and unique creative pieces of work with the Axel Springer Prize for Young Journalism this year. Our new categories ‘Future’ and ‘Analysis and Background’ strengthen both AI-supported independent journalism as well as credibility and in-depth research. I’m already looking forward to the contributions.”
Winners can look forward to a special journalistic opportunity, as every awardee will have the chance to travel to editorial offices of Axel Springer – including Politico in Washington and Brussels, Business Insider, WELT or BILD – thus gaining valuable insights into editorial processes and best practices, while expanding their own networks. Also once again awarded will be the George Weidenfeld Prize for courageous reporting which is bestowed out of competition and endowed with 10,000 euros.
You can find all the details here.