The Madeline Dane Ross Award 2021

Annalise Jolley, left, and Zahara Gomez Lucini

Best international reporting in the print medium or digital showing a concern for the human condition

AWARD DATE: 2021

AWARD NAME: The Madeline Dane Ross Award 2021

AWARD RECIPIENTS: Annalise Jolley and Zahara Gomez Lucini

AWARD RECIPIENT AFFILIATION: Atavist Magazine

AWARD HONORED WORK: “A Feast for Lost Souls”

AWARD SPONSOR: Linda Fasulo

“A Feast for Lost Souls” is a visceral journey through the interminable sorrow and astonishing resilience of Mexican women who dig for their missing relatives and confront loss through lovingly prepared meals. The writing and videography are stunning, with an ethereal quality that makes this story unforgettable.

Link to the winning work: “A Feast for Lost Souls

Citation for Excellence:
Drew Hinshaw, Joe Parkinson and Vipal Monga
The Wall Street Journal
“Abandoned at Sea”