The German institution recognizes the excellence of the reporting in the analysis of the energy model and sustainable tourism. Elena G. Sevillano and the team formed by Galo Martín and Cristina Candel accepted the awards at a ceremony held in Madrid.
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La German Chamber of Commerce for Spain has delivered his VIII Journalism Prize in Madrid. The awards have gone to Elena G. Sevillano (El País) and in Galo Martín and Cristina Candel (Traveler), recognizing its fundamental work in the dissemination and analysis of economic and cultural relations between Spain and Germany.
Energy analysis and tourism sustainability: the award-winning projects
The jury valued the ability of information professionals to provide context in a complex global environment. The selected works stand out for their technical rigor and narrative quality in two key areas for the bilateral economy: energy and tourism.
General Category: The Energy Dilemma
In the General category, the award has been given to Elena G. Sevillano for your report 'The great German energy dilemma', published in the newspaper El PaísAccording to the jury's verdict, read by Mischa GrohAccording to the managing director of the Chamber, the piece constitutes a "precise X-ray" that clearly explains the German energy transition.
The report addresses critical factors such as the end of nuclear power, the expansion of renewables, and tensions over the loss of Russian gas. The jury highlighted the "excellent use of narrative contrast" in comparing two municipalities with opposing trajectories: the latter linked to nuclear power and the former entirely self-sufficient with renewables.
Tourism and Sustainability Category: The Romantic Route
For her part, the general director of the German National Tourist Office, Ulrike Bohnet, presented the award in the Tourism and Sustainability category to Galo Martín and Cristina CandelHis work, 'Baltic: the landscape that doesn't fit', published in TravelerIt offers a panoramic view of northern Germany through the figure of the painter Caspar David Friedrich, promoting the concept of slow travel.
The role of economic journalism as a business bridge
During the ceremony, Mischa Groh He emphasized the importance of quality journalism in the current context. "In a world marked by polarization and immediacy, good journalism is more necessary than ever," Groh stated.
The managing director of the Chamber pointed out three vital functions of the economic press for the business community: Helping to understand the geopolitical context, identifying market trends, and providing reliable diagnoses for business decision-making.
The prize money consists of 1.000 Euros and a trip to Germany for two people in each category. The jury was composed of representatives from the German Chamber of Commerce, the German National Tourist Board, FAPE, the German Embassy, and Germany Trade & Invest.
Key points and frequently asked questions about the 8th Journalism Prize
Who made up the jury for this edition?
The jury was made up of experts such as Mischa Groh (German Chamber of Commerce), Ulrike Bohnet (German Tourism), Miguel Ángel Noceda (FAPE), Fabian Krajewski (German Embassy) and Friedrich Henle (Germany Trade & Invest), among others.
What did they value in the El País report?
The clarity of the exposition in explaining the end of nuclear energy and the Russian gas crisis was highlighted, connecting these economic factors with the German political situation prior to the 2025 elections.
What is the prize money?
Each category is endowed with a cash prize of 1.000 euros and a trip to Germany for two people, courtesy of the German National Tourist Office.
