Best of the best: Meet the 'Delfi' nominees for the Latvian Journalists' Association Excellence Award

Latvian media outlet 'Delfi' is celebrating significant recognition, having secured seven nominations for the prestigious Latvian Journalists' Association (LŽA) Excellence Award 2026. This award is widely regarded as the pinnacle of local journalism in Latvia, often referred to as the 'Oscars' of the field.

The LŽA received a total of 180 submissions across nine distinct categories for this year's competition. 'Delfi's' seven nominations underscore the quality and breadth of its journalistic output over the past year.

With forecasts predicting rainy weather for the upcoming weekend, 'Delfi' is encouraging its audience to engage with its award-nominated content. The publication has curated a selection of these works, presenting them as ideal reading material for a cozy indoor experience.

These nominated pieces will compete for the Excellence Award in six of the nine categories. Notably, in one category, two 'Delfi' colleagues are nominated against each other, highlighting internal talent and competition.