Die Jury des 22. European Newspaper Award
Die 18 Jury-Mitglieder kamen aus elf Ländern: Spanien, Portugal, Schweiz, Niederlande, Belgien, Dänemark, Norwegen, Schweden, Irland, Großbritannien und Deutschland. Es sind Journalisten, Wissenschaftler und Designer.

Results of the 22nd European Newspaper Award

The best newspapers in Europe this year come from Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany. A total of 164 newspapers from 25 countries took part in the 22nd European Newspaper Award. There were more than 4,000 entries in the 20 categories of the competition.

Large number of submissions in print and online. Newspapers from most European countries also participated in the 22nd European Newspaper Award. There was no decrease in the number of entries and the high quality impressed the jury.

312 online projects from 11 countries. The quality of online submissions has increased. 312 projects from 11 countries were submitted to the jury. Compared to the previous year, significantly more multimedia and data journalistic projects were submitted.

The jury of the 22nd European Newspaper Award
The 18 jury members came from eleven countries: Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Great Britain and Germany. They are journalists, scientists and designers.

The „European Newspaper of the Year“ main prize winners
The main prize „European Newspaper of the Year“ is divided into four categories to reflect the different technical and financial capabilities of newspapers: Local Newspaper, Regional Newspaper, National Newspaper and Weekly Newspaper. This year there is an additional special award, a „Judges‘ Special Recognition“:

European Newspaper of the Year, Local Newspaper category:
Contacto, Luxembourg

European Newspaper of the Year, Regional Newspaper Category:
Het Parool, Netherlands

European Newspaper of the Year, category national newspaper:
de Volkskrant, Netherlands

European Newspaper of the Year, weekly newspaper category:
Die Zeit, Germany

Europe’s biggest newspaper competition
The European Newspaper Award is organised by newspaper designer Norbert Küpper. It is considered the biggest newspaper competition in Europe and is now taking place for the 22nd time. The aim is to show international trends in newspapers in print and online and to promote the exchange of creative ideas in Europe.

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European Newspaper of the Year,
Category Local Newspaper: Contacto, Luxemourg

Jury Statement:
The name Contacto is well chosen because the Portuguese-speaking community in Luxembourg keeps in touch with its cultural background through this newspaper. In addition to reports from Luxembourg, it covers a wide range of international topics.
The front page is always designed as a poster with the cover story in the centre. Further articles can be presented by smaller headlines. The inside pages often show the contrast of large pictures, which can be followed by pages with long background texts. Very well done are the double-page infographics, which explain the facts about current topics. All in all: a very modern newspaper in the heart of Europe.

About the newspaper:
The weekly newspaper Contacto is produced for Portuguese-speaking citizens in Luxembourg. It has a circulation of 21,000 copies and is produced in tabloid format. The newspaper has five editors, two layouters and seven correspondents. Some of the journalists and designers also work for media in Portugal and international newspapers.

European Newspaper of the Year,
Category Regional Newspaper: Het Parool, NL

Jury Statement:
Het Parool focuses on the Amsterdam region. This is why purely local themes are also present, such as the collapse of a quay wall. This then becomes the cover story. An information graphic shows how such damage could be prevented and what comparable cities are doing. It is an all-round report that not only shows the problem but also the possible solution.
Het Parool also focuses on culture. On Saturdays there are these sections: News, Amsterdam, Sport, Free, Forward, Art, Music, Media, Books, History, Science. On other days of the week the supplement PS is a playground for creative topics.
In addition to a relaxed layout, each article has lovingly designed details: small infographics, fact boxes, quotes and last but not least photos of the authors. All in all: an exemplary regional newspaper that is precisely tailored to its target group.

About the newspaper:
Het Parool is published in Amsterdam in tabloid format. The newspaper is stapled. It has a circulation of approximately 59,000 copies. 60 journalists and six layout specialists work in the editorial department.

European Newspaper of the Year,
Category Nationwide Newspaper: de Volkskrant, NL

Jury Statement:
de Volkskrant focuses on visual journalism, which is
consistently used in print and online. The front page visually presents the topics of the day. Inside you will find a magazine layout with a lot of white space.
As with all media, the topics of this newspaper are influenced by the news of the day. But de Volkskrant prefers the creative idea, the different approach to a topic, both in print and online. Often aspects are picked out that other media do not have in this way. For example, nursing staff wearing masks was shown worldwide. At de Volkskrant people are shown without masks to let the faces speak. One has thus found a different approach to the topic.
Congratulations to the great team of journalists, photo-graphers, designers and online specialists who make such an exemplary creative newspaper every day!

About the newspaper:
De Volkskrant is a nationwide newspaper published in Amsterdam. It is printed in tabloid format and has a circulation of approximately 400,000 copies. The newspaper employs 65 journalists, 4 photographers and 12 layouters.

Crossmedia: Faces behind the masks

De Volkskrant sets standards in print and online when it comes to the visual presentation of content. „When the masks fall, the faces speak“ is the title of a multimedia story depicting the situation of doctors and nurses in an intensive care unit during the Corona crisis. On the website, in addition to the photos, there are quotes from nurses and an article describing the situation.

This is the LINK.

Crossmedia: Reconstruction of a surfing accident

The tragic accident happened in the summer of 2020. Five surfers lost their lives in adverse weather conditions off the Dutch coast. The introduction says: „For the first time, the parents, brothers, sisters, friends and partners tell who Sander, Joost, Pim, Max and Mathijs were. And what drove them to the water.“ To emphasise the tragedy visually, the photos are black and white and the background is black. At the end of the story, the five are introduced with pictures and short texts.

This is the LINK.

European Newspaper of the Year,
Category Weekly Newspaper: Die Zeit,

Jury Statement:
Die Zeit has been a great success story for some years now. Within five years, the number of subscribers has increased by 19.75 percent. Reason: The newspaper is constantly being developed in terms of content and design. Many years ago, the front page with its large-scale presentation of the cover story became a model for many newspapers in Europe. New sections like “Streit” – “Controversy” – were introduced.
A full-page infographic is published every week. In the online section there are data journalistic projects. Despite all the changes and improvements, the design still focuses on continuity and an overall calm layout, where the pictures are the introduction to the respective story. All in all: Die Zeit is a conceptually and creatively outstanding newspaper. An example of successful renewal at all levels.

About the newspaper:
Die Zeit is published in Nordic format and has a paid circulation of 532,453 copies (IVW 3/2020). The number of subscribers has grown by 13.2 per cent within one year. The newspaper employs 189 editors and 14 layouters.

1. European Newspaper Award (1999)
Local newspaper: Firda, Norway
Regional newspaper: Dagblad de Limburger, The Netherlands
Nationwide newspaper: Die Welt, Germany
Weekly newspaper: no award

2. European Newspaper Award (2000)
Local newspaper: Laagendalsposten, Norway
Regional newspaper: El Correo, Spain
Nationwide newspaper: The Guardian, Great Britain
Weekly newspaper: Die Woche, Germany

3. European Newspaper Award (2001)
Local newspaper: no award
Regional newspaper: no award
Nationwide newspaper: Diário de Noticias, Spain
Nationwide newspaper: Trouw, The Netherlands
Weekly newspaper: Independent on Sunday, Great Britain

4. European Newspaper Award (2002)
Local newspaper: Tønsbergs Blad, Norway
Regional newspaper: Bergens Tidende, Norway
Nationwide newspaper: Ta Nea, Greece
Weekly newspaper: Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Germany

5. European Newspaper Award (2003)
Local newspaper: Goienkaria, Spain
Regional newspaper: Heraldo de Aragón, Spain
Nationwide newspaper: Corriere della Sera, Italy
Weekly newspaper: Sunday Tribune, Ireland
Judges‘ Special Recognition: La Voz de Galicia, Spain

6. European Newspaper Award (2004)
Local newspaper: Diario de Noticias, Spain
Regional newspaper: Het Parool, The Netherlands
Nationwide newspaper: De Morgen, Belgium
Weekly newspaper: Sentinel Sunday, Great Britain
Weekly newspaper: Bergens Tidende, Norway

7. European Newspaper Award (2005)
Local newspaper: Östersunds-Posten, Sweden
Regional newspaper: Kleine Zeitung, Austria
Nationwide newspaper: The Guardian, Great Britain
Weekly newspaper: Die Zeit, Germany
Weekly newspaper: Presso, Finland

8. European Newspaper Award (2006)
Local newspaper: Hufvudstadsbladet, Finland
Regional newspaper: Bergens Tidende, Norway
Nationwide newspaper: De Morgen, Belgium
Weekly newspaper: Expresso, Portugal
Judges‘ Special Recognition: Superdeporte, Spain

9. European Newspaper Award (2007)
Local newspaper: The Mayo News, Ireland
Regional newspaper: el Periódico de Catalunya, Spain
Nationwide newspaper: Eleftheros Tipos, Greece
Weekly newspaper: Welt am Sonntag, Germany

10. European Newspaper Award (2008)
Local newspaper: Diári de Balears, Spain
Regional newspaper: Basler Zeitung, Switzerland
Nationwide newspaper: Svenska Dagbladet, Sweden
Weekly newspaper: Athens Plus, Greece
Judges‘ Special Recognition: nrc next, The Netherlands

11. European Newspaper Award (2009)
Local newspaper: Smålandsposten, Sweden
Regional newspaper: Stuttgarter Zeitung, Germany
Nationwide newspaper: i, Portugal
Judges‘ Special Recognition: 24 sata, Croatia

12. European Newspaper Award (2010)
Local newspaper: Diário de Notícias da Madeira, Portugal
Regional newspaper: Bergens Tidende, Norway
Nationwide newspaper: Politiken, Danmark
Weekly newspaper: Sunday Herald, Scotland
Judges‘ Special Recognition: Gealscéal, Ireland
Judges‘ Special Recognition: Frankfurter Rundschau iPad, Germany

12+1. European Newspaper Award (2011)
Local newspaper: Hordaland, Norway
Regional newspaper: Berliner Morgenpost, Germany
Nationwide newspaper: Berlingske, Danmark
Weekly newspaper: NZZ am Sonntag, Switzerland

14. European Newspaper Award (2012)
Local newspaper: Bygdanytt, Norway
Regional newspaper: El Correo, Spain
Nationwide newspaper: De Tijd, Belgium
Nationwide newspaper: Trouw, The Netherlands
Weekly newspaper: Die Zeit, Germany
Judges‘ Special Recognition: Welt am Sonntag Kompakt, Germany

15. European Newspaper Award (2013)
Local newspaper: Hallingdølen, Norway
Regional newspaper: Leeuwarder Courant, the Netherlands
Nationwide newspaper: de Volkskrant, the Netherlands
Weekly newspaper: Welt am Sonntag, Germany
Judges‘ Special Recognition: Moskovskie Novosti, Russia
Judges‘ Special Recognition: público.pt, Portugal

16. European Newspaper Award (2014)
Local newspaper: The Mayo News, Ireland
Regional newspaper: De Twentsche Courant Tubantia, the Netherlands
Nationwide newspaper: Público, Portugal
Weekly newspaper: Sonntagszeitung, Switzerland

17. European Newspaper Award (2015)
Local newspaper: Kvinnheringen, Norway
Regional newspaper: Ara, Spain
Nationwide newspaper: De Morgen, Belgium
Weekly newspaper: Expresso, Portugal
Judges‘ Special Recognition: publico.pt, Portugal
Judges‘ Special Recognition: Souriatna, Syria

18. European Newspaper Award (2016)
Local newspaper: Hufvudstadsbladet, Finland
Regional newspaper: Het Parool, the Netherlands
Nationwide newspaper: Politiken, Denmark
Weekly newspaper: Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Germany

19. European Newspaper Award (2017)
Local newspaper: Tageblatt, Luxemburg
Regional newspaper: De Limburger, the Netherlands
Nationwide newspaper: Handelsblatt, Germany
Weekly newspaper: Morgenbladet, Norway

20. European Newspaper Award (2018)
Local newspaper: Sunnhordland, Norway
Regional newspaper: Adresseavisen, Norway
Nationwide newspaper: Het Financieele Dagblad, The Netherlands
Weekly newspaper: der Freitag, Germany

21. European Newspaper Award (2019)
Local newspaper: Fædrelandsvennen, Norway
Regional newspaper: Leeuwarder Courant, the Netherlands
Nationwide newspaper: Público, Portugal
Weekly newspaper: Financial Times – FT Weekend
Judges‘ Special Recognition: Fuldaer Zeitung, Germany

22. European Newspaper Award (2020)
Local newspaper: Contacto, Luxemburg
Regional newspaper: Het Parool, the Netherlands
Nationwide newspaper: de Volkskrant, the Netherlands
Weekly newspaper: Die Zeit, Germany