Napoli– At just 28 years old, Ciro Giso was awarded the title of youngest winner of the first edition of the journalism prize “La Campania si racconta”, awarded on Thursday 12 June in the “Giancarlo Siani” Hall of the Regional Council of Campania. Campania.
The award, promoted by the Regional Council in collaboration with the Order of Journalists, celebrates those who courageously and profoundly narrate the social, cultural and political reality of Campania, giving voice to its contradictions and potential.
Giso was awarded for his reportage on the La Tenda center and the community of the Sanità neighborhood, entitled Tieneme ca te tengo, like the collective mural that symbolizes solidarity and mutual care in the heart of Naples.
A work that, with sensitivity and rigor, narrates the right not to be left alone, transforming the shared experience of hundreds of people into a powerful message of resistance and hope.
“Receiving this award in a room dedicated to Giancarlo Siani is a responsibility and an honor,” Giso said during the ceremony. “His example continues to inspire my generation and will guide future generations. Giancarlo is here, he is always with us.”
In his speech, Giso sent a strong message, dedicating the award to Palestinian journalists “killed by Israeli bombings that target those who document the genocide.” “In an era of overabundant information, it is not our eyes that are blind, but our hearts,” he added, underlining the importance of giving voice to those who remain unheard. An appeal that moved the audience, highlighting the mission of journalism as a tool for social justice.
Ciro Giso, originally from Naples, began his career at 18 writing for local newspapers and becoming editor-in-chief of an anti-mafia magazine in Castel Volturno. Today, freelance and president of Marea Media, he deals with social issues, with a focus on solution journalism and counter-narratives of the territories of the global South.
His professional experiences have taken him to Italy, France, Greece, Portugal, Germany and Belgium, always with the aim of telling the stories of the most fragile communities, from the working-class neighborhoods of Naples to critical international contexts.
The awards were presented by the President of the Regional Council, Gennaro Oliviero, and the members of the jury: Carola Barbato, Sergio Brancato, Maria Luisa Chirico, Virgilio D'Antonio, Domenico Falco and Ottavio Lucarelli. The event, presented by the journalist Maria Teresa Perrotta, saw the participation of numerous professionals in the sector, in a moment of reflection on the role of information in the construction of the Campania identity.
The other winners
The “La Campania si racconta” award was also given to Maria Chiara Aulisio, Anna Calì, Giuliana Covella, Pasquale Di Monaco, Luigi Ferraiuolo, Pierpaolo Luigi Senatore and Giuseppe Tallino. Special mentions and in memoriam were awarded to Giovanni Battiloro, Maria Bertone, Flora Cassella, Franco Di Mare, Stefano Iannaccone, Oreste Lo Pomo and Giancarlo Siani.
For the Social Commitment section, awards went to Marco Grasso, Francesco Pascuzzo, Antonio Sabbatino, Giuseppe Simeone, Paolo Trapani and Giorgia Verna. The Deans of Information section instead celebrated historical figures such as Francesco Canessa, Michele De Simone, Gianni Festa, Mario Pedicini and Enzo Todaro.
Article published on 14 June 2025 - 14:44
The article is interesting and highlights the work of Ciro Giso who won an important award. However, there are some aspects that are not clear and I would have liked to know more about the other people awarded. Campania needs more visibility.