Internet Freedom announced on Monday the winners of its first ever Journalism Awards. With nominations from around the world there were many worthy candidates. The Internet Freedom Journalism Awards were set up to highlight journalism about the Net, both good and bad. All too often the Net is misrepresented contributing to widespread fears of technology and fueling calls for its regulation. Given the way that the Net is often portrayed, it is not surprising that some view it as a sink of vice and depravity from which addiction leaves no escape.
Journalists have a responsibility to inform the public with fairness, objectivity and accuracy.
Internet Freedom hopes the Awards will inspire more balanced reporting about the Net, and journalists will take seriously their obligation to inform. For a news report, feature or opinion piece distinguished by misrepresentation, bias or invention of inflated dangers about the Internet. Internet Investigation of the Year. For a news story or feature revealing attempts to regulate the Net. The Fair Reporting News Agency of the Year.