Governance

General information

– Headquarter of the European Press Prize Foundation is located at: De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017RR Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
– The European Press Prize is registered at the Kamer van Koophandel in the Netherlands, with the number: 55346146 and under the name ‘Stichting European Press Prize’
– The European Press Prize is registered at the Dutch authorities with the RSIN number: 851664647.

Outline policy

The European Press Prize exists to recognise, honour, and encourage quality journalism across Europe – empowering journalists to uphold journalistic standards, contributing to reinforcing trust in media and strengthening democratic values.

Quality journalism is vital to healthy democracies, especially under the pressure of a transforming media landscape. In a fragmented and oversaturated information environment, the European Press Prize aims to be a trusted reference point for journalism in Europe – and offers a network of solidarity for journalists.

In over ten years of existence we have gone beyond merely awarding: providing a platform that validates and encourages quality journalism — fostering a culture of accountability and pride among journalists, a Community that helps each other fight foes too big for one person or organisation.

Year Report

The latest 2025 Year Report of the European Press Prize can be found here. The Year Report includes the Prize’s statutory objectives, strategy, statement of income and expenses, and development. The Year Report for our previous 2024 season can be found here.

Board

The European Press Prize is legally represented by its Board. Selected and appointed for a four-year period – and can be re-appointed for one additional term. The Board is responsible for policy and the realisation of the mission and objectives of the European Press Prize and appoints an Executive Director for the day-to-day management of the foundation and the Bureau.

The Board is composed of the following people:

– Nienke Venema (Chair)
– Jens Bruun
– Marie Nemcova
– Maike Olij
– Beata Balogová
– Ronald Ockhuysen

Compensation

The members of the Board do not receive any compensation for their work.

Annual Financial Statement

The annual statement of the European Press Prize is made by Ardent Adviseurs and Accounts. The complete annual report for the year 2024-25 can be found here. The complete annual report for the year 2023-24 can be found here.

Stichting European Press Prize’s ANBI publication requirement form can be found here.