Finalists have been announced for the second Jana Wendt Award for International Reporting, sponsored by Virgin Australia.

This award aims to recognise excellence in international reporting, in any medium and across any subject area. It is a national award, designed to recognise the particular challenges that come with battling time zones as well as war zones, language barriers, and changing political landscapes.

Named after pioneering journalist Jana Wendt, this award carries an $8,000 prize, and is supported by Virgin Australia.

On the judging panel were Michael Bachelard of The Age, Kate Lamb of Guardian Australia, and Prof. Michael Wesley.

The winner will be announced at the 31st Quill Awards Dinner on Friday 20 March 2026. Book your tickets now.

Finalists for the second Jana Wendt Award for International Reporting are presented alphabetically by surname below. Please note that some work submitted with entries – including print materials – may not be included.

• Matthew Knott and Kate Geraghty, The Age, “Israel: A war on many fronts”

• Lauren Tomasi, 9News, “Los Angeles Riots”

• Sara Tomevska and Colin Cosier, SBS Dateline, “Inside Israel: A Nation at War”

• Calliste Weitenberg and Agnes Teek, SBS Dateline, “The Cost of Doing Business”

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This award carries an $8,000 prize, and is supported by Virgin Australia