Observed Signal · May 12, 2026 · Award · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Felix Schaad Honored with Zurich Journalists' Prize
The 46th Zurich Journalists' Prize was presented on 12 May 2026 at the Kaufleuten-Klubsaal in Zurich. Felix Schaad received the lifetime-achievement (Gesamtwerk) award for his decades-long work as house cartoonist of the Tages-Anzeiger (1999–2026). Four other journalistic works were awarded: Karin Wenger (Annabelle) for the report "Weg vom Schuss"; the three-member Das Magazin investigation team (Sascha Britsko, Oliver Zihlmann, Boris Gygax) for "Travis the Creator"; Sandro Büchler, Jochen Tempelmann and Davide De Martis (St. Galler Tagblatt) for the series on PFOS pollution in Lake Constance; and Newcomer winner Konstantin Kreibich (Zentralplus). Main prizes carry CHF 10,000 each; the Newcomer prize is CHF 5,000. The prize foundation is supported by CH Media, NZZ, Ringier and Tamedia. An accompanying guest lecture addressed ethical questions around AI and work.
National journalism award relevant to Swiss publishers and media talent recognition; limited direct impact on AdTech/MarTech industry operations or platforms.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- The 46th Zurich Journalists' Prize ceremony took place on 2026-05-12 at the Kaufleuten-Klubsaal in Zurich.
- Felix Schaad received the Gesamtwerk (lifetime-achievement) prize; he was the house cartoonist of the Tages-Anzeiger from 1999 until his 2026 retirement.
- Four additional works were awarded: Karin Wenger (Annabelle), the Das Magazin team (Sascha Britsko, Oliver Zihlmann, Boris Gygax), a St. Galler Tagblatt team (Sandro Büchler, Jochen Tempelmann, Davide De Martis) for a PFOS environmental scandal series, and Newcomer winner Konstantin Kreibich (Zentralplus).
- The four main prizes are endowed with CHF 10,000 each; the Newcomer prize is endowed with CHF 5,000.
- The Zurich Journalists' Prize foundation is backed by CH Media, NZZ, Ringier and Tamedia.
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