The Delegation of the European Union to North Macedonia and the Independent Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers have announced the 18th edition of the Jean Monnet Media Award. This year, the award will recognise achievements in covering issues related to the theme of “EU solidarity during the pandemic: expectations and possibilities”.

The Jean Monnet Award will be given in three competition categories:

1. Best Journalistic News Item (for news items published in print media, broadcast media and/or web);
2. Best Reporter Photography (for photographs published in print media and/or web);
3. Best Amateur Photography.

A five-member jury committee will choose the winners. The awarding ceremony will be held on 28 April 2021.