The Lowell Thomas Award 2013

Best radio news or interpretation of international affairs

AWARD YEAR: 2013
AWARD NAME: The Lowell Thomas Award 2013
RECIPIENT: Leila Fadel
AFFILIATION: National Public Radio
HONORED WORK: “Egypt: A Tumultuous Year”

Leila Fadel draws listeners in with engaging reporting and storytelling from Egypt, capturing the complexities of a country in turmoil through a riveting series that puts listeners in the middle of violence on the streets, at a morgue of the unclaimed dead and in a family home to illustrate the anguish of a nation torn.

Citation for Excellence:
Marine Olivesi
PRI’s The World
“Leaving Syria or Living the War”