Bhutan Honors 22 Journalists at Annual Media Awards in Thimphu

Ceremony marks World Press Freedom Day with recognition across print, broadcast, and digital journalism

Bhutan marked World Press Freedom Day with its 10th Annual Journalism Awards in Thimphu, honoring 22 media professionals for excellence across print, radio, television, and digital journalism. Organized by the Journalists’ Association of Bhutan with government support, the event highlighted the country’s evolving media landscape. Tenzing Lamsang was recognized for investigative and business reporting, while Tshering Dema received awards for crime and social issue coverage. Bhutan Broadcasting Service and Kuensel staff also earned honors across broadcast and digital categories. The ceremony emphasized the media’s role in transparency, accountability, and public awareness, while supporting young and emerging journalists in Bhutan’s growing journalism sector.

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