1st National Journalism Award

The Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route has launched the 1st National Journalism Award Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route, an award whose purpose is to recognize the work of journalism and communication professionals who, through their work, contribute to generating knowledge and visibility of this wine tourism itinerary.

The Route is located within the territory of the Ribera del Guadiana Designation of Origin (DO) and is part of the Wine Routes of Spain Product Club.

All individuals over 18 years of age may participate in the Award, either individually or as co-authors, provided they can demonstrate their professional connection to journalism, communication, or the creation of informational content.

Journalistic works will be accepted in the following formats: print press, digital press, radio report or podcast, television or digital audiovisual report or piece, and multimedia report.

The best journalistic story or investigation will be valued, as well as the best coverage that highlights the Route as a leading wine tourism destination, along with its cultural, social, tourism, and territorial values.

The prize will consist of a gross monetary award of one thousand euros and a commemorative work of art.

Each participant may submit a maximum of three works. The submission period will remain open from this Wednesday, April 1, until May 29, 2026 at 23:59 (peninsular time).

Submissions must be sent to the email address gestorex@gestorex.com with the subject: “1st National Journalism Award Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route”.

The jury will be composed of individuals of recognized prestige in the fields of journalism, communication, culture, wine tourism, and/or the wine sector, and the award ceremony will take place at a public event whose date, location, and format will be announced in due course.

This project is part of the Tierra de Barros Tourism Sustainability Plan – Wine Tourism, funded by the European Union through the Provincial Council of Badajoz.