Journalism Award 'Tomašević-Bešker' Announced for Third Time

The Italian Cultural Institute and the Italian Embassy in Zagreb have officially announced the third iteration of the 'Tomašević-Bešker' journalism award. This prestigious award pays tribute to the legacies of Silvije Tomašević and Inoslav Bešker, two distinguished journalists who served as long-time correspondents for Croatian media in Italy.

The award aims to recognize the best journalistic contributions that explore themes related to Italy and Croatian-Italian relations. The scope is broad, encompassing diverse areas such as politics, society, economy, culture, sports, minority rights, science, and law. Eligibility is open to works published in media outlets registered in Croatia.

Submissions are accepted in two distinct categories. The first category is for the best article published in daily newspapers, weeklies, online portals, and print publications. The second category is dedicated to the best audiovisual or multimedia contributions, including video and audio reports, as well as podcasts.

Winners in each category will receive a cash prize of 1,000 euros, in addition to the recognition. A jury comprising representatives from the Italian Cultural Institute, leading Croatian media organizations, and the Croatian Journalists' Association will select the recipients. The names of the award winners will be announced no later than October 30, 2026, and will be published on the website of the Italian Cultural Institute in Zagreb. The application deadline is October 2, 2026.