The following journalists received the 8th edition of the Amerigo Media Award in each of the following categories:
- Press Associations: Stefano Polli from National Associated Press Agency (ANSA)
- Daily Newspapers: Giuseppe Sarcina from “Il Corriere della Sera”
- Periodicals: Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI)
- Radio: Vatican Radio
- Television: Francesca Forcella from Mediaset
- Photography: Nanni Fontana and Massimo Di Nonno from “Corriere della Sera – Sette”
- Websites: Luca Ciarrocca
- Under 35: Silvia Berzoni from CNBC TV
- Special Award: Mario Calabresi, editor-in-chief of “Repubblica”
On December 14th, U.S. Embassy Rome’s Deputy Chief of Mission and the Consul General for Florence spoke of the importance of free speech and journalism at the Consulate’s reception in honor of the recipients of the Amerigo Media Awards.