Governance

General information

– Headquarter of the European Press Prize Foundation is located at: De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017RR Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
– The European Press Prize is registered at the Kamer van Koophandel in the Netherlands, with the number: 55346146 and under the name ‘Stichting European Press Prize’
– The European Press Prize is registered at the Dutch authorities with the RSIN number: 851664647.

Outline policy

Good journalism is one of the hallmarks of civilised society. Independent and critical journalists are the guardians of healthy democracies and the rule of law. With yearly awards, the European Press Prize aims to be the hallmark for quality journalism in Europe. By celebrating, facilitating and connecting journalists, the European Press Prize highlights the importance of quality journalism and supports journalists in their endeavour to contribute to independent and critical journalism that holds power to account. Our mission is to celebrate and encourage European journalism of the highest quality — to help counter the effects of a transforming, pressured market and fragile press freedom and to stimulate journalists to keep contributing to the quality of journalism all over Europe. In little over ten years of existence we have gone beyond merely awarding: providing a platform that validates and celebrates journalistic excellence — fostering a culture of accountability and pride among journalists, a community that helps each other fight foes too big for one person or organisation.

Year Report

The latest Year Report of the European Press Prize can be found here. The Year Report includes the Prize’s statutory objectives, strategy, statement of income and expenses, and development.

Board

The European Press Prize is legally represented by its Board. Selected and appointed for a four-year period – and can be re-appointed for one additional term. The Board is responsible for policy and the realisation of the mission and objectives of the European Press Prize and appoints an Executive Director for the day-to-day management of the foundation and the Bureau.

The Board is composed of the following people:

– Nienke Venema (chair)
– Yoeri Albrecht
– Jens Bruun
– Marie Nemcova
– Maike Olij
– Beata Balogová

Compensation

The members of the Board do not receive any compensation for their work.

Annual Financial Statement

The annual statement of the European Press Prize is made by Ardent Adviseurs and Accounts. The complete annual report for the year 2023-24 can be found here.

Stichting European Press Prize’s ANBI publication requirement form can be found here.