The World Printers Forum has announced the winners of this year’s Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards, honouring excellence in media innovation, reader engagement and sustainability in publishing.
The awards were presented during the annual World Printers Summit, held in Munich, with professionals from across the global print industry gathering to share ideas and celebrate outstanding achievement.
The 2025 awards recognised leaders in three key categories: reader engagement, the fusion of print and digital, and advertising creativity.
Gundula Ullah, Chairwoman of the Jury and Chief Sustainability Officer at Funke Mediengruppe, presented the awards and congratulated the winners on their achievements. Representatives from dmg media were unable to attend the ceremony.
Sustainability and Print Innovation Award Winners
Next Gen Reader Engagement Award
Prothom Alo – “Echoes of Defiance: Engaging a Generation Through Truth and Resilience”. Bangladeshi daily Prothom Alo was recognised for its bold commitment to youth engagement and press freedom during the July Revolution in 2024. The project provided a vital platform for young voices and reaffirmed journalism’s enduring role in challenging political times: grounded in truth, independent of political sway, and steadfast in its principles.
Print Digital Fusion Award (joint winners)
New Straits Times – “Heard the News?” . “ExtraG” Malaysia’s New Straits Times impressed the jury with its innovative educational initiative Heard the News?, providing an innovative bridge between journalism and language education.
dmg media, Ireland – “ExtraG”. Ireland’s ExtraG Gach Seachtain, a weekly bilingual print and digital supplement from dmg media Ireland and the Irish Daily Mail was celebrated for its role in meeting new legislative requirements while unlocking cultural and commercial potential, bringing the Irish language to life for the next generation audience.
Print Advertising Creativity Award
Prothom Alo – “Beyond the Capital”. A second award went to Prothom Alo for its regional supplement Beyond the Capital. Designed for communities often underserved by traditional distribution, the project demonstrated the power of hyperlocal journalism, combining editorial relevance with a compelling advertising proposition that supports local businesses and fosters community identity.
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The World Printers Forum is the print community of WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers. It serves as a hub for production executives and professionals working to advance sustainability, innovation, and excellence in the print media industry. The World Printers Summit is its annual flagship event, bringing together global leaders to share strategies and celebrate progress in an ever-evolving media landscape.