Facts honors up-and-coming journalists
Every year, the news magazine promotes young journalistic talent with the Facts Student Prize. This year's second award ceremony took place on Thursday, March 29, in the Salon Rouge of the Landesmuseum.
Every year, the news magazine promotes young journalistic talent with the Facts Student Prize. This year's second award ceremony took place on Thursday, March 29, in the Salon Rouge of the Landesmuseum.
The renowned jury, which included Roger de Weck, Sylvia Egli von Matt, Peter Rothenbühler and 10 vor 10 editorial director Hansjörg Utz, awarded prizes to five texts: First prize went to David Lätsch with his article "Der Wille zur Bildung" ("The will to educate"), who can now look forward to a three-month paid stint on the Facts editorial team. Paula Scheidt follows in second place with her work "Wie ausgekotzt muss es klingen". Third place was shared by Michael von Ledebur's text "Wenn im Bilderbuch ein paar Seiten fehlen" and "Das Pendelbébé" by Prisca Koller. David Bauer took fifth place with his entry "Generation Schnappschuss unter Beschuss".
The competition was announced to Swiss-German universities and universities of applied sciences in the fall of 2006. According to the press release issued by Facts on Friday, over 70 entries were submitted. The prize is supported by Crédit Suisse, Grey DircetConcept, Studimedia and Tillate.
The renowned jury, which included Roger de Weck, Sylvia Egli von Matt, Peter Rothenbühler and 10 vor 10 editorial director Hansjörg Utz, awarded prizes to five texts: First prize went to David Lätsch with his article "Der Wille zur Bildung" ("The will to educate"), who can now look forward to a three-month paid stint on the Facts editorial team. Paula Scheidt follows in second place with her work "Wie ausgekotzt muss es klingen". Third place was shared by Michael von Ledebur's text "Wenn im Bilderbuch ein paar Seiten fehlen" and "Das Pendelbébé" by Prisca Koller. David Bauer took fifth place with his entry "Generation Schnappschuss unter Beschuss".
The competition was announced to Swiss-German universities and universities of applied sciences in the fall of 2006. According to the press release issued by Facts on Friday, over 70 entries were submitted. The prize is supported by Crédit Suisse, Grey DircetConcept, Studimedia and Tillate.
