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damascus, Dec. 13 (SANA) The syrian-authorities-announce-seizure-of-anti-aircraft-missiles-in-deir-ez-zor/" class="smart-internal-link" title="📰 Syrian authorities announce seizure of anti-aircraft missiles in Deir ez-Zor">syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian Journalists’ Union declared the launch of the Annual Syrian Journalism Award, which will be the highest professional honor for creativity and excellence in national journalistic work, aiming to backing and develop media that promotes the values of freedom and social responsibility. In a statement to SANA, the Union stated that the first edition of the award for this year, 2025, coincides with the first anniversary of syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria’s liberation, embodying the pivotal role of journalists and media professionals as partners in the journey of liberation and reconstruction.
It honors press of liberation that documented achievements and disclosed the truth, affirming that truth is the first fruit of freedom. The statement noted that the award includes three categories; Best Photojournalism, Audiovisual Report, and Investigative Journalism. Interested applicants can review the Union’s website and official platforms.
In a statement to SANA, Mahmoud Abu Ras, Secretary of Professional Affairs and member of the Executive Office, explained that specialized judging committees will be formed for each category, consisting of experienced and competent professionals. Additionally, he pointed out that the theme of this year’s award focuses on liberation and the fall of the former regime, noting that the annual launch of this award affirms the role of journalists and encourage them to be creative, adhere to professional ethics, and keep pace with media development. The Annual Syrian Journalism Award is the first award launched by the Journalists’ Union in Syria after liberation