The award ceremony for the VIII Environmental Journalism Award of the Province of Alicante took place on May 7, where APPA and Veolia formally recognized the winning journalist. The award includes a diploma and a check for 500 euros, as decided by the jury.
The journalist expressed gratitude to Veolia and APPA not only for the recognition of their work but also for the initiative to promote, through journalism, environmental care and its value. They also thanked the photojournalist who provided the visual part of the report.
“"The fundamental role of the press in reporting environmental problems and needs is key so that we can all leave a better world for future generations."
The president of APPA emphasized the importance of the press in informing about environmental issues. She highlighted that the winning report shed light on the world of butterflies and their role in pollination, an aspect unknown to many before reading the work.
A spokesperson for Veolia stressed the relevance of this award, which will continue with its ninth edition, and highlighted the benefits of alliances between entities. They noted that these alliances focus on environmental news, considered necessary to inform the public.
“"I love the multidisciplinary approach the journalist used in their report, which helps to highlight well-done journalism, which is very fundamental for us: that the value of our profession is reflected when transmitting this type of content."
The communications director of the University of Alicante expressed satisfaction with the multidisciplinary approach of the report, which contributes to highlighting quality journalism and the value of the profession in transmitting content. Finally, the communications director of the Provincial Council of Alicante recalled the challenge of choosing the winner, given the high level of proposals, which consolidates the award as a provincial benchmark in environmental matters.
