NEW YORK/ISTANBUL

The Global Journalism Council brought together numerous Turkish and American journalists in New York for its International Media Friendship Awards ceremony, honoring reporters, including Anadolu correspondents.

The Saturday ceremony took place at Turkish House in New York, hosted by the Turkish Consulate General.

Speaking at the event, Türkiye's New York Consul General Muhittin Ahmet Yazal emphasized the media's power and contribution to public diplomacy.

"Many of our journalists are at the awards ceremony, all putting in incredible effort. Some cover the Turkish American community, some follow developments in the US, and some cover the United Nations. I thank all of them without any distinction," Yazal said.

Global Journalism Council President Mehmet Ali Dim described journalists working in the US as valuable, noting the organization serves not only as a professional body but also supports public diplomacy.

- Anadolu reporters awarded

Anadolu's Serife Cetin received the Best UN Correspondent Award, while Mostafa Bassim won the Best Photo Journalism Award. Consul General Yazal presented them with the plaques.

Other recipients included CNN Turk's Yunus Paksoy for Best Diplomacy Correspondent and Ihlas News Agency's Aytan Mammadil Rilley for Best US Media Operation.

Bryce Pease Sherwin from SABC News (South African Broadcasting Corporation) received the Best Journalist Award, and the United Nations Correspondents Association Vice President Edith Lederer received the Best Diplomatic Journalism Award.

The Best TV Diplomatic Journalism Award went to Frank Ucciardo from TRT World, the Best Digital Content Award went to Deniz Celik, the Best Digital Photography Award went to Hakki Akdeniz, and the Turkish American Friendship Awards went to Ali Riza Dogan, Erhan Yildirim, and Jane Ilknur.

Yavuz Donat received the Behzat Baris Honorary Award, Bunyamin Surmeli received the Best Climate Journalism Award, and Ozgenur Reyhan Guler received the Best Sustainable Diplomacy Award.

- Historical exhibition

Following the ceremony, the America in Türkiye: 1910-1970 exhibition opened, showcasing Turkish-American relations through archival materials, press clippings, and rare objects.

Curated by Ozgenur Reyhan Guler from Istanbul's Istinye University, the exhibition features the private archive of Sivas Cumhuriyet University's Sefer Darici, displayed abroad for the first time.

The exhibition remains open to visitors until Sept. 20.