Naples – Journalism unafraid to delve into the darkest recesses of the region, from the asbestos crisis to the unending drama of the Land of Fires. And journalism that, conversely, chronicles excellence, innovation, and rebirth. These are the themes at the heart of the fourteenth edition of the "Francesco Landolfo" Journalism Award, scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Italian Cultural Institute in Palazzo Arlotta.
This edition promises to be filled with emotion, with a particularly touching moment dedicated to the memory of Fabio Postiglione, a longtime journalist for Corriere della Sera and a Roma reporter for 18 years, who passed away prematurely. The ceremony, which will be attended by distinguished representatives of the profession, such as the President of the National Council of the Order, Carlo Bartoli, and the Secretary General of the FNSI, Alessandra Costante, will recognize works that stand out for their rigor and investigative skills.
The winners, often tied, were challenging investigations and reports with profound social impact. In print, the triumphs were Giulia Di Leo's shocking investigation for La Stampa, "Asbestos, the Endless Massacre. And New Patients Are Ever Younger," and Francesco Parrella's "Save the Earth" project (Corriere Extra).
In radio and television, awards went to Andrea Ruberto for "The Hoax of the Land of Fires" (Fuori dal coro, Rete Quattro) and Rossella Strianese for "The Denied Sea of Eastern Naples: Dreaming of Eternal Reclamation" (Tg news, Ottochannel). On the web, Giorgia Colucci won with a feature on female entrepreneurship in agriculture (Il Sole 24 Ore) and Giulia Martelli with the evocative "What Noise Does Biodiversity Make?" for Arpa Campania Ambiente.
Community journalism also received a spotlight: Efrem Tassinato received the Gianpaolo Necco Award for his work with Wigwam News. Finally, the jury received four special mentions, each showcasing a Southern Italy characterized by volunteerism, parks, and culinary excellence.
The Award, sponsored by the daily newspaper "Roma," the Campania Order of Journalists, the Campania Joint Union of Journalists, and Arga Campania, keeps alive the memory of Francesco Landolfo, secretary of the regional Order and a leading figure in Campania journalism who passed away in 2006, and of Gianpaolo Necco, architect of the relaunch of Arga Campania.
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The article talks about a major journalism award, and it seems like there are many interesting initiatives underway. It's nice to see journalists who are committed to reporting uncomfortable truths being recognized, even if it's not always easy to do this work.