The “Vangjush Gambeta” awards were delivered today in Tirana, in the presence of the Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, Lindita Nikola, representatives of diplomatic missions in Albania and journalists from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia.

 Nikola praised the contribution of journalists, especially those of the economy in informing the public about the economic and political developments in the country and underlined the fact that the Union of Albanian Journalists has managed to unite in this ceremony journalists from all Albanian territories.

Addressing the audience on behalf of Japan Tobacco International, which for 13 years has been supporting the “Vangjel Gambeta” award, Darija Dretar, stressed that they are proud of the important role they play for the community in Albania and Kosovo.

On behalf of ALbanian Journalists Union, President Aleksandar Çipa stressed the importance of awarding prizes for reporting in the field of economy and assessed that this year’s winners have made an important contribution to informing the public about the problems and challenges faced by the economies of the three Western Balkan countries by journalists who today were awarded the Vangjush Gambeta Prize

The AJU jury awarded the Vangjush Gambeta prizes to Oliana Maloku for the best TV economic chronicle 2021, Rita Behadini for the best chronicle in the print media in North Macedonia, Elvin Luku for the best article in the print media in Albania and Albert Spahiu , for the best writing in Kosovo print media. The “Best Reporting of the Year” award was given to Klodian Tomorri. The “Reporter of the Year” award was given to Jerola Zijai, while the “Ismet Bellova” award for sports journalism was given to Konstandin Grillo, post motrem. Ilva Tare and Seladin Xhezairi received the Career Award.