The Cirilo Rodríguez Journalism Award () is an award given annually by the Segovia Press Association (APS), in collaboration with the (FAPE). It "is destined to publicly recognize the best work of a correspondent or special envoy of a Spanish media outlet abroad" during the preceding year, and the jury "can contemplate the trajectory of the candidate" throughout their professional career. The winner receives a prize of €6,000 and a glass trophy named ''Lente de la tierra'' (Lens of the Earth), made by the

Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja The Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja ("Royal Factory of Glass and Crystal of La Granja") is a glass factory in San Ildefonso near Segovia, Spain. It was built as a royal manufactory in the eighteenth century. It is south east of Segovia on ...

. Considered one of the most prestigious awards of its type in Spain, it was created in honor of the journalist , and has been held every year since its creation in 1984. The jury includes the presidents of APS and FAPE, the director of , and the previous year's winner. Journalists and communication companies are also part of the jury, and it is funded by public institutions of

Segovia Segovia ( , , ) is a city in the autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It is the capital and most populated municipality of the Province of Segovia. Segovia is located in the Meseta central, Inner Pl ...

and its province. In recent years, winners have received an audience with the Prince or Princess of Asturias, and Queen Letizia has accepted the honorary presidency of the award.

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Awards page
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