The AIBs 2025 celebrate outstanding journalism and factual storytelling from around the world

17 November 2025

CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh named Journalist of the Year; GMA Network’s Vicky Morales honoured as Presenter of the Year; Carlson Huang receives AIB Lifetime Achievement Award.

London, 14 November 2025 – The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has announced the winners of the AIBs 2025, its annual International Media Excellence Awards, celebrating the best in journalism and factual productions across television, radio, podcasting, and digital platforms worldwide.

Now in its 21st year, the AIBs brought together journalists, editors, producers and media executives from more than 20 countries at a gala ceremony hosted by Ayanda Charlie at the Park Hyatt London River Thames.

This year’s competition saw entries from every continent, showcasing the courage, craft and commitment of journalists working in the most challenging conditions to bring audiences the truth.

“In a year marked by conflict and uncertainty, the AIBs highlight the vital role that journalists play in helping global audiences understand their world,” said Simon Spanswick, Chief Executive of the AIB. “The winners exemplify integrity, innovation and humanity in storytelling.”

Highlights of the AIBs 2025

  • Journalist of the Year – Jomana Karadsheh, CNN International
    For two decades, Jomana Karadsheh has reported across the Middle East and North Africa. In 2024–25 she covered the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the Israel–Hezbollah war and led CNN’s exclusive reporting from Syria in the final days before the regime’s fall. Judges praised her “outstanding access and reporting, ability to capture the human angle, credibility and sensitivity.”
  • Presenter of the Year – Vicky Morales, GMA Network, Philippines
    One of the Philippines’ most trusted broadcasters, Morales was recognised for her authority, empathy, and range across news and public service programming. Judges called her “a seasoned professional full of authority and charisma — a TV natural.”
  • Radio or Podcast Presenter – Weimin Tseng, Radio Taiwan International
    Honoured for his multilingual storytelling and work that bridges cultures, Tseng’s Taiwan Yes programme was commended for its transformative impact and celebration of underrepresented voices.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Carlson Huang Chia-Shan, Radio Taiwan International
    The AIB presented its highest honour to Carlson Huang, recognising his lifelong contribution to international broadcasting and his leadership in advancing cross-cultural understanding and professional training through the RTI Academy.

Other Major Winners

  • Breaking News – CNN for First on the Ground in Syria During Rebel Takeover
  • Continuing News – Al Jazeera English for Syria after Assad
  • Investigative – Video – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty for Street of Death: Unmasking Russian Soldiers Behind Bucha Killings
  • Investigative – Audio – BBC Long Form Audio for Grenfell: Building a Disaster
  • Innovative Factual – Frontline in Focus XR for Under the Same Sky / Gaza 360°
  • Sustainability – Video – Radio-Canada for Maritimes: L’élevage en mer des saumons menacé
  • Sustainability – Audio – ABC for Pacific Scientific – One Atoll’s Fight
  • International Affairs – Video – VRT NWS for From Ghent to Damascus
  • Health and Social – Video – BBC World Service for The Midwife’s Confession

A full list of winners and highly commended entries is available at www.theaibs.tv.

Read the Winners book at https://theaibs.tv/AIBs-2025/AIBs-2025-Winners-book-small.pdf