Città di Foiano National Journalism Award

The voices that tell the story of our present meet in Foiano della Chiana

The fourth edition of the “Città di Foiano – Sbardellati/Nottolini” National Journalism Award confirms its place as one of the main events dedicated to leading figures in information and to the role of journalism in contemporary society.

Created in 2023 to remember Giancarlo Sbardellati and Enrico Nottolini, two journalists deeply connected to Valdichiana and Tuscany, the award brings some of the most authoritative voices in Italian journalism to Foiano every year. The initiative is also an opportunity to reflect on the value of information, source verification, the freedom to report and the relationship between national journalism and local areas.

2026 AWARD WINNERS

• Francesco Repice
Historic voice of “Tutto il calcio minuto per minuto”, over the years he has reported on the main events of Serie A, the Champions League and the Italian national team.

• La Repubblica
The newspaper is awarded in the year in which it celebrates 50 years since its foundation, established in 1976 on the initiative of Eugenio Scalfari.

• Luca Bottura
Journalist, writer, radio presenter and television author, host of “Forrest” on Rai Radio1 and contributor to “La Stampa”.

• Padre Enzo Fortunato
Journalist, writer, director of the Press Office of the Sacred Convent of Assisi, director of the monthly magazine “San Francesco” and Rai television and radio figure.

• Karima Moual
Journalist and columnist for “La Stampa” and “La Repubblica”, commentator and author of reports and documentaries.

• Romano Salvi
Historic journalist from Arezzo, a leading figure in local and provincial news over the last forty years.

SPECIAL AWARDS

• Radio Effe
Historic broadcaster from Foiano della Chiana, awarded on the occasion of its 50 years of activity.

• L’Etruria
Periodical from Cortona, awarded in 2026 for the 50th anniversary of the relaunch of the publication.