Ivan Radak receives "Stanislav Staša Marinković" award, citing new optimism for journalism

Ivan Radak, editor for Forbes Serbia, has been honored with the "Stanislav Staša Marinković" award, recognizing his journalistic courage and investigative work. Radak stated that his research into the "canopy" case was the most valuable and honest period of his career, reinforcing his belief that journalism requires constant dedication, not just a 9-to-5 commitment.

The award, presented by the Danas editorial team, celebrates bravery and analytical depth in journalism. Radak highlighted that his articles focused on an event that profoundly altered Serbian society. Receiving this recognition has instilled in him renewed enthusiasm and optimism for the future of journalism.

Dragoljub Petrović, editor-in-chief of Danas and head of the jury, announced that the decision to award Radak was unanimous. He praised Radak's series of investigative articles on the causes of a canopy collapse in Novi Sad as a journalistic feat. Petrović noted that Radak uncovered more information than the prosecution and effectively demonstrated how to protect the public interest through journalism.

The jury included prominent figures from Serbian media and academia, such as Radovan Seratlić of TV Nova S, Maja Kovačević, dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences, Milan Ćulibrk, editor at Radar magazine, Ljiljana Bukvić, executive editor of Danas portal, Vesna Andrić, a journalist from Danas, and Petrović himself. The award consists of a charter and a monetary prize.