Young reporters honored with awards for strong reportages

The Young Reporter Award for Saxony-Anhalt 2025 has been presented to journalist Nele Sophie Karsten for her compelling reportage titled "Kurzer Prozess" (Short Trial). Published in the "Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin," the article vividly depicted how students adjudicated cases involving minors, such as theft and fare evasion.

Karsten's work was honored in the text category, as announced by the Magdeburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and the German Journalists' Association Saxony-Anhalt (DJV). The award celebrates young media creators across three categories, including audio/video.

In the Audio/Video category, Daniel Tautz of MDR was recognized for his documentary "Leben und Sterben auf der Straße" (Life and Death on the Street). This report, part of the "exactly" documentary format, explored themes of poverty, homelessness, and social exclusion by following individuals experiencing these challenges in Halle. The jury praised Tautz for his calm, intimate, and respectful approach to storytelling.

Additionally, a multimedia project titled "Live Love Land" by 13 journalism master's students from the University of Leipzig received an award. The project delved into dating and relationships in rural areas, focusing on a newly engaged couple. It comprised a three-part podcast, an online article, and interactive tools. The jury commended the project for also providing insights into demographics, infrastructure, and psychology.

The Journalisten-Nachwuchspreis Sachsen-Anhalt aims to honor the best contributions in the fields of economics, social issues, and education. The IHK Magdeburg also presented a special "Wirtschaft im Blick" (Economy in Focus) award to Robert Gruhne of "Magdeburger Volksstimme." Each of the four main award categories comes with a prize of 1,000 euros.