MATT MCINTOSH OF CANADA WINS TOP INTERNATIONAL PRIZES FOR LAKE ERIE STORY
INTERLAKEN, Switzerland (August 15, 2024)—Matt McIntosh of Canada was recognized by the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) with its 2024 Star Prize for Journalism, the organization’s highest honor for the best print reporting in its worldwide competition. The award was announced at IFAJ’s World Congress in Interlaken, Switzerland, on August 15.
McIntosh’s piece, “Lake Erie Is Full of Algae Again,” was published by The Narwhal. Judges applauded McIntosh’s “excellent article.” McIntosh’s article also won the Star Prize for Print category.
“Matt McIntosh’s article is a great example of thorough research and reporting and the impact of strong writing,” says Addy Rossi, IFAJ secretary-general. “It is truly deserving of a Star Prize that celebrates the best agricultural journalism in the world.”
Mike Abram of the United Kingdom received a runner-up Star Prize for Print for “A MidWest Tour of Innovative Farmers” in Direct Driller magazine.
Judges of the Print category included John Morriss of Canada, Markus Rediger and Jonas Ingold of Switzerland, and Melina Griffin of Paraguay.
Links to the winning articles, as well as the winning entries in the other Star Prize categories, are posted online at www.ifaj.org. The IFAJ Star Prize award program is sponsored by the Alliance brand of farm tires.
About IFAJ
The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit professional association for agricultural journalists in 60 countries, dedicated to professional development and networking. IFAJ member guilds embrace freedom of the press. Learn more at ifaj.org.