Polidoro Prize Celebrates Excellence in Italian Journalism, Honors Lifetime Achievement
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A celebration of impactful storytelling and journalistic integrity unfolded as teh Polidoro prize recognized outstanding work across various media platforms. the awards, judged by a panel chaired by Walter capezzali, spotlighted reporting on critical social issues, regional culture, and the evolving landscape of journalism itself.
The annual Polidoro Prize, a prestigious honor within Italian media circles, acknowledges exceptional contributions to the field.This year’s awards reflect a commitment to both established professionals and emerging voices in journalism.
First Place Honors Focus on Italy’s Shrinking Municipalities
Rossano Orlando secured the first prize wiht his reportage, “La restanza. The challenge of small municipalities,” published in il Centro. The work delves into the difficulties faced by Italy’s smaller towns, a demographic trend impacting the nation’s social and economic fabric. Orlando’s reporting provides a crucial examination of this frequently enough-overlooked issue.
Alessandra Angelucci was awarded second place for her article, “The madness that unites,” featured on the online publication Huffpost. The piece explores the complexities of human connection and shared experiences.
Third place was claimed by Luciano Adriani for his photographic work, “Bosco Martese. Testimoni del tempo,” published in La Bastiglia Web. Adriani’s photography offers a visual narrative of time and memory, capturing the essence of the Bosco Martese region.
Special Recognition and Emerging Talent
The jury extended mentions to several other noteworthy contributions. Andrea Rapino received recognition for his in-depth analysis of Abruzzo football,titled “Abruzzo football. The 100 years,” published by The Center. Berardino Lupacchini was commended for his article, “Why not, Mr Marchese,” appearing in Lacerba.
A special mention also went to Paolo Balduzzi for his video report, “Eremo di Santo Spirito a Maiella,” broadcast on Raiuno as part of the program “A Sua Immagine.” This piece showcased the spiritual and cultural significance of the Eremo di Santo Spirito a Maiella.
The Polidoro Prize also champions the next generation of journalists. Irene Di Castelnuovo was awarded in the student journalism category, named in memory of Manuela Romitelli, for her podcast, “Femen. The body of the revolt,” published through the lumsa Master’s in journalism program.the podcast examines the activism and philosophy of the Femen movement.
Lifetime Achievement Award and Upcoming Ceremony
The Council of the Order of Journalists of Abruzzo bestowed the lifetime achievement award upon nicola Marini, recognizing his decades of dedication to journalistic principles and practice. A special prize was also awarded to Giuseppe Guastella for his contributions to the field.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for December 11th at 10:00 AM in the underground room of Palazzo dell’emiciclo in L’Aquila.The event will also feature a professional development session on “Deontology and professional training,” offering four credits for participating journalists. This commitment to ongoing education underscores the Polidoro Prize’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of journalistic practice.
