WINNERS OF 2026 ONLINE NEWS WRITING CONTEST RECOGNIZED

By: 600004 On: Feb 23, 2026, 2:15 PM

 

 

The Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) and Global Indian Council (GIC) honored the winners of the 2026 Online News Writing Competition during a virtual ceremony celebrating journalistic excellence. The contest, designed to test on-the-spot reporting skills without external aids, aimed to highlight originality, accuracy, and the human element in journalism.

 

Keynote address by Senior Journalist  AJ Philip stressed the importance of true news writing using the inverted pyramid style and simple, reader-focused language, while S. Radhakrishnan Asst Director MASCOM addressed challenges in global journalism such as cultural barriers, bias, and sensationalism, urging ethical, collaborative, and multimedia reporting.

 

Top winners Dyuthi Susan Zachariah, Neba Anna Thomas, and Subhodip Chowdary were recognized for their constructive and insightful journalism. The event also featured discussions on citizen journalism ethics, practical training gaps in journalism education, and the need for mentorship.

 

Leaders including P.C. Mathew, GIC President, Sudhir Nambiar, General Secretary, Prof. Joy Pallattumadom VP, Santy Mathew PRO and Adv. Dr. K.C. George CEO  of Deepalaya New Delhi congratulated the participants, praising the IAPC–GIC collaboration. 

IAPC founder Chairman Ginsmon Zacharia, Executive Vice President James Kureekattil( Detroit), IAPC Board Member C G Daniel ( Houston), Noble Augustine (Alberta, Canada) felicitated the winners.

Vote of thanks  by Sudhir Nambiar GIC highlighted the competition’s role in nurturing responsible, skilled journalists and strengthening future media advocacy, under a collaboration of two great organizations.

IAPC Vice Chairman Dr. Matthew Joys delivered the closing remarks, expressing deep gratitude to all participants for their hard work and the dedication of the organizing committee. He noted that the success of the event bodes well for the future of the collaborative efforts of the IAPC and GIC in media advocacy. By the end of the meeting, there was a shared sense of achievement among the participants who left the virtual room with a renewed commitment to the high standards of their profession. The 2026 News Writing Competition has officially established itself as a major platform for identifying and nurturing the next generation of global journalists.