This is the third time that journalistic achievements in the area of inclusion have been honored.
Vienna (OTS) – Today, Friday, March 8th, the Herbert Pichler Inclusion Media Prize for excellent reporting in the area of inclusion was awarded for the third time at the ORF media campus in the categories of print media, television, radio and digital media/podcasts.
The jury awarded the prizes Cristina Helberg in the print media category with the post “Because it’s normal”Adriana Jurić and Stefan Ribitsch in the television category with the series “Explain to me how you live”, Ivana Veznikova, Thomas Lindermayer and Antina Zlatkova in the television category with the article “Parenthood & Disability”, Lorenz Schröter and Nikolai Prodöhl in the radio category with the article “Being there is everything. The Special Olympics.”, that Ö1 Radiokolleg in the radio category with the series “Anger, Lust and Inclusion” as well as Teseo La Marca in the Digital Media category with the article “Inclusive School: When everyone sits in the same class”.
In addition, recognition awards were presented in the print media, radio and digital media categories.
The prize was launched by the LICHT INS DUNKEL association based on an idea from ORF editor Mag. Cedomira Schlapper. It is intended to honor the great achievements of Herbert Pichler, the former President of the Austrian Council for the Disabled, who died in a tragic accident in April 2021, and to raise awareness of the issue of inclusion.
ORF General Director Mag. Roland Weißmann: “Inclusion and accessibility are not only important concerns for the ORF as a company, but are also central to our reporting and programming in order to contribute to inclusive awareness-raising in society and to become even more of an ‘ORF for everyone’. That’s why I’m particularly pleased that ORF’s outstanding journalistic contributions have once again been awarded the Herbert Pichler Inclusion Media Prize, which shed light on important topics of inclusion and break down barriers in people’s minds. My congratulations go out to all the award winners whose work makes a strong contribution to a more inclusive society.”
Prof. Pius Strobl, Head of ORF Humanitarian Broadcasting: “Inclusive media coverage is not only a reflection of our society, but also a guide towards a considerate and inclusive future. By capturing and sharing the stories and voices of all people, regardless of their abilities, we shape a world of empathy, tolerance and solidarity The award winners have proven that true greatness lies in the diversity of narratives. Their work shows us that it is not just about conveying news, but also about promoting understanding and laying the foundations of an inclusive society strengthen.”
Mag.a Ines Stilling, President of the LICHT INS DUNKEL association about it: “LIGHT INTO THE DARK, it is important to make the achievements and life situations of people with disabilities visible and to make them heard. Media and their different formats in particular are indispensable in communication and reach many people. The award-winning contributions allow people to join in Disabled people have their say and bear witness to their strengths, needs and exclusions by society. Barriers become vividly noticeable and the diversity of our society becomes visible. With the Herbert Pichler Inclusion Media Prize we want to help make our society even more inclusive design.”
The jury consisting of Mag. Dr. decided on the prizes. Gabriele Falböck (Journalism and Communication Science / Media and Digital Technologies / UNI Vienna, FH St. Pölten), Ao. University Prof. Dr. Fritz Hausjell (Journalism and Communication Studies / UNI Vienna), Mag. Barbara Krenn (Head of Department for Religion and Ethics Multimedia / ORF), Mag.a Ines Stilling (President LICHT INS DUNKEL, Head of Social Affairs at the Vienna Chamber of Labor) and Klaus Widl (President of the Austrian Council for the Disabled and President of the CBMF).
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