We are delighted to reveal the shortlist for this year’s Media Awards.
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 13th June, in Glasgow, as part of Refugee Festival Scotland.
Each year we celebrate journalism highlighting the issues affecting people seeking safety in Scotland.
Our CEO Sabir Zazai said: “Responsible journalism has the power to challenge misinformation, change perceptions and give a platform to marginalised voices.”
“This year’s shortlist is an impressive and varied selection that showcases powerful journalism in Scotland and the bravery and resilience of people rebuilding their lives here.”
The nominees are…
NEWS
Iona Brownlie – Thousands of Ukrainians fled to Scotland after Putin’s invasion – two years on fight for victory is still alive – The Scottish Sun
Nicola Kelly – Glasgow’s newly-granted refugees turned out on to freezing streets to clear Rishi Sunak’s asylum backlog – Byline Times
James Walker – Two Palestinians died waiting for Home Office to waive ‘cruel’ fingerprint rule – The Sunday National
Karin Goodwin – Home office bedroom sharing policy for asylum seekers sparks safety concerns – The Ferret
Chris Clements – Council calls for aid amid Glasgow refugee housing concerns – BBC Scotland
BROADCAST
Annabel MacLennan, Maureen Macleod, Darren Laing, Iona MacRitchie – Eorpa – Afghanistan to Lewis – BBC Alba
Rowan Charleson, Kath Pick and Ellen Francis – An Artist Rediscovers The Joy of Painting – BBC Scotland
Georgia Done, Selena Jackson, Giulia Candussi, Luis Maurizzio, Euan McHardy, Jordan McDowall – The Battle To Belong – Scotland Tonight (STV)
Rowan Charleson, Ellen Francis, Kath Pick – Zimbabwean Rapper Finds Her Musical Identity in Glasgow – BBC Scotland
Vanessa Taaffe – Finding hope at Refugee Festival Scotland – STV
RADIO
Tony Kearney – Interview with Hassan Nazer – BBC Radio Scotland
Ibrahim, Fatma, Juliette, Ahmad, Annamaria, Grace, John, Sadie, Beth and Marzanna – Voices for Change – UNESCO RILA
Anne Duncan – Black History Month 2023 – Jambo! Radio
LOCAL NEWS
Jonathan Clark – Organisers “blown over” by success of refugee and asylum seeker welcome event in Elgin – The Northern Scot
Rosemary Lowne – Afghan interpreter who fled Kabul for Aberdeen fears for women’s rights under Taliban regime – The Press and Journal
Val Sweeney – Displaced Ukrainians in Inverness face another Christmas away from their war-torn homeland – Highland News & Media
Cara Blackhall – Mum arrives in Edinburgh after escape from homeland while six months pregnant – Edinburgh Live
FEATURES
Isabella Lapadula – Community in diversity – Roots & Routes magazine
Jamie Smith – Ore’s Story: how an LGBTQ+ refugee fled Nigeria to make Scotland home – Surgemag.org
Jack Howse – Support When You Need It Most – Greater Govanhill
Jane Bradley – Asylum seekers speak out on ‘shattered lives’ – The Scotsman
This year’s Refugee Festival Scotland runs from 14 – 23 June. Find out more and view the full programme.
