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Katarzyna Kasia
Katarzyna Kasia, a distinguished columnist, academic, and philosopher, has been recognized as the Media Personality of the Year for her profound philosophical insights into current affairs. Her contributions, which include incisive analyses on TVN24's Szkło Kontaktowe and Nowy Świt on Radio Nowy Świat, alongside the depth and eloquence of her columns in "Newsweek" and "Kultura Liberalna," have been celebrated for their wisdom and nuanced understanding.
The other nominees in this category were: political journalist Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz, nominated for her investigative skills, courage, and uncompromising approach in her articles and videos published in "Gazeta Wyborcza" and on the Wyborcza.pl website; and Radomir Wit, political journalist, parliamentary reporter, host, and creator of the “Kampania Bezkitu” program on TVN24 and the “Sejm Wita” series on the TVN24 GO platform. He was nominated for his persistence and creativity in obtaining responses from politicians, especially during election campaigns, and for engaging the younger generation in meaningful discussions on social and political issues.
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Program 19:30 - editorial team
The Media Highlight of the Year is an award given to the creator or author of a journalistic piece, program, format, or an innovative media product or technology that achieved widespread reach and had a significant impact on reality within the year.
The 19:30 magazine editorial team won in the Media Highlight of the Year category for their preparation, under record time, the pressure of deadlines, societal expectations, and challenging formal conditions, of an alternative to the politicised "Wiadomości." They were also recognized for their efforts to create a professional, objective, and credible news program that fulfils the mission of public media.
The other nominees in this category were: Jakub Sobieniowski, a journalist with Fakty TVN specializing in political and social issues, for his series of reports exposing the use of state institutions and state-owned companies by the Law and Justice party (PiS) to support its electoral campaign; and Katarzyna Włodkowska, a journalist, investigative reporter, and feature writer. She was nominated for her bravery in exposing her professional environment and describing the situation within the "Press" magazine's editorial office in her article „W redakcji Andrzeja Skworza: Odliczam. Aż się rozryczysz i wyjdziesz" ("In Andrzej Skworz's Editorial Office: I Count Down. Until You Cry and Leave.").
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The Orientuj.się team
The New Voice in the Media award celebrates innovative media utilization and a unique voice beyond traditional journalism. It highlights voices that fill voids and broach subjects neglected in mainstream media. These initiatives are often grassroots and developed significantly through interaction with their audience.
The Orientuj.się team, consisting of Aleksandra Walczak, Julia Święch, and Aleksander Lipski, secured the victory in the Fresh Perspective in Media category. They were awarded for establishing Poland’s premier Gen Z-focused political and social platform, which narrates the world to young Instagram and TikTok users, and for their dedication to engaging young voters during election periods.
Other nominees include Maciej Okraszewski, an independent journalist and reporter, creator of the Dział Zagraniczny service, recognized for engaging audiences with international topics that are not typically highlighted in the media headlines and for offering young journalists the opportunity to fund and publish their reports; and Aleksander Hudzik, editor-in-chief of the Mint culture magazine. He was nominated for his unconventional publications on culture, for his determination to showcase ambitious content about art and literature that tend to be overlooked by algorithms.
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Michał Okoński
The other nominees in this category were Dariusz Faron, a journalist for Wirtualna Polska and Sportowe Fakty, nominated for his narrative on the human aspect of sports, highlighted by his 2023 reportage book “Życie nie kończy się na mecie” (“Life Doesn’t End at the Finish Line”); and Mikołaj Tyczyński, Klaudia Kowalczyk, and Jakub Jędras, creators of the “Sport do słuchania” (“Sport to Listen To”) broadcast and podcast on Radio Nowy Świat, nominated for their leisurely and accessible discussions on sports, presenting it as an integral part of socio-cultural life.
Sports Media is a category that distinguishes innovative ways of presenting and promoting sports through both traditional and social media. It appreciates journalistic craftsmanship and the ability to view sports from a unique perspective, considering its global, cultural phenomenon.
The other nominees in this category are Dariusz Faron, a journalist at Wirtualna Media, and Sportowych Fakty, nominated for their story about the human side of sports, featured in the reportage book "Życie nie kończy się na mecie” published in 2023. And Mikołaj Tyczyński, Klaudia Kowalczyk, and Jakub Jędras, the creators of the "Sport do słuchania" program and podcast on Radio Nowy Świat, nominated for their unhurried and inclusive discussions about sports, presenting sports as a part of socio-cultural life.
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