“Petar Davidović” Award Journalistic recognition for continuous, professional and affirmative coverage of Novi Sad Fair activities. About the award The “Petar Davidović” journalism award is presented for continuous, professional and affirmative coverage of the Novi Sad Fair’s activities during a fair year.The Award was established in honor of the late Tanjug journalist and a great friend of the Fair, Petar Davidović. It was first presented in 2002 at the 2nd Media Fair. It recognizes successful coverage of Novi Sad Fair events throughout the year. Laureate – 2024 Zorka Badnjar — Dunav TV / RTV Pančevo The jury highlighted consistent, affirmative and comprehensive coverage of all Novi Sad Fair events, regardless of the outlet she worked for at the time. Her positive, optimistic approach and readiness to coordinate tight schedules—often crucial—were also noted. Jury decision for work in 2023. Laureates (chronology) Mirela Mitrić & Goran Eror 2023 RTV Joint recognition for 2022. “Poljoprivrednik” 2021 newspaper On the occasion of 65 years of publishing. Đorđe Simović 2021 Radio Novi Sad – RTV Affirmation of the Agricultural Fair. Slaviša Dabižljević 2018 Author/host of “Otkos” (Novi Sad TV) Đura Vukelić 2017 Radio Novi Sad – RTV Longstanding coverage of the Fair and contributions to news / “Fair Information”. Mihailo Berček 2016 Milan Brašnjović 2015 Radio Television of Vojvodina (RTV) Zdravko Grumić 2012 Tanjug News Agency (Novi Sad) Slobodan Kovačević 2011 Srna News Agency (Novi Sad) Darko Šper 2010 Beta News Agency (Novi Sad) Aleksandar Savanović 2009 “Blic” (Novi Sad) Petar Kočić 2008 Radio Belgrade Dobrila Mlađenović 2007 “Dnevnik” Goran Pejčić 2006 Radio Television of Vojvodina (RTV) Nenad Ćaćić 2005 “Glas Javnosti” (Novi Sad) Fourth laureate (Novi Sad correspondent). Nikola Perković 2004 “Pobjeda” (Podgorica) Slavoljub Živković 2003 “Politika” (Novi Sad) Slobodan Bajić 2002 “Večernje novosti” (Novi Sad) First laureate (Novi Sad correspondent). Special recognitions Jaroslav Pap 2014 Tanjug News Agency For outstanding contribution to the promotion of the International Agricultural Fair and other events. Nikola Starčević 2005 Special recognition on the 5th anniversary of the award; initiator of the award. Criteria & Jury Continuity and scope of reporting during the fair year. Professional standards (accuracy, clarity, relevance of topic). Affirmative contribution to the understanding of the Fair’s program and significance. Cooperation with the organizer and respect for deadlines/schedules. Note: The jury considers official documentation and its own monitoring of candidates’ work; the explanation is published with the decision. Media Contact Public Relations Department / Press Service Phone: 021/483-11-36, 021/483-11-18 Email: [email protected]