Cultural Foundation Secures Record Six Nominations in Digital News Innovation Awards

The shortlist for the 52nd Professor Tseng Hsu-pai Journalism Awards was officially announced today, with a total of 45 entries competing for the highest honor in the journalism field. Professor Tseng Hsu-pai, a pioneer and reformer in Taiwan's newspaper industry, founded Reporter magazine in the 1950s to promote press freedom and professionalization. He later established the Reporter Cultural Foundation in the 1990s, dedicated to nurturing outstanding journalists and enhancing the quality of journalism. Since its inaugural ceremony in 1996, the Tseng Hsu-pai Award has become one of the most authoritative and influential awards in the Chinese-language journalism world. Its evaluation criteria prioritize not only factual accuracy and in-depth investigation, but also the social value and public interest of the reporting.

This year's shortlist covers multiple categories, including investigative reporting, correspondent reporting, social and cultural reporting, visual reporting, and online news, reflecting trends toward diversified news subjects and innovative media formats. Among the 45 works, reports from various media organizations—ranging from local social issues to major international events—demonstrate a high level of professionalism and creative performance. The judging panel, composed of senior journalists, academic experts, and media personnel, ensured through a rigorous review process that every shortlisted work meets high standards of journalistic ethics and reporting quality.

Notably, the Reporter Cultural Foundation led the shortlist with 6 entries, setting a record for the highest number of nominations this year. Since its inception, the Reporter Cultural Foundation has been committed to promoting journalism education and practical training, providing scholarships, internships, and professional workshops to offer hands-on platforms for emerging journalists. Its diverse cultivation model has nurtured numerous reporters who have achieved great success in domestic and international journalism awards, demonstrating the foundation's deep-rooted strength in media talent development. The 6 shortlisted works span multiple fields, including investigative depth, visual storytelling, and digital interactivity, embodying the foundation's comprehensive support for diverse journalistic expressions.

In the digital era, the news industry faces challenges such as information explosion, the spread of fake news, and declining audience engagement. The shortlist for the Tseng Hsu-pai Award not only reflects reporters' perseverance in truth-seeking and social oversight, but also highlights the responsibilities assumed by the media on public issues. Through rigorous evaluation and a transparent awards ceremony, the award provides journalists with a widely recognized stage by society while reminding media practitioners to continuously improve reporting depth and ethical standards to uphold journalistic credibility. For the general reader, the diversity and depth of the shortlisted works also promote public understanding and discussion of complex social issues.

As the award ceremony approaches, both the media industry and readers are filled with anticipation for the final winners. In addition to traditional print reporting, entries from digital platforms and social media also stand a chance of recognition, demonstrating the competition and cooperation of news media in cross-platform dissemination. Moving forward, the Tseng Hsu-pai Award will continue to uphold its core values of "truth, depth, and impact," encouraging journalists in a rapidly changing media environment to maintain their professional spirit, bravely expose injustices, and inject continuous innovation and strength into journalism in Taiwan and the broader Chinese-language world. (Source: Central News Agency)