RTVE journalist Carlos del Amor Gómez was awarded the Premio Nacional de Periodismo Cultural 2026 on Monday [1, 2].
The recognition highlights a shift toward making high-level cultural content accessible to mass audiences without sacrificing academic rigor or quality [2, 5].
Del Amor, born in 1974 [1], has spent more than 20 years in the industry [1]. He is recognized as a journalist, writer, screenwriter, and presenter for the Spanish public broadcaster RTVE [1, 2]. The award, presented by the Ministry of Culture in Spain, comes with a prize of 30,000 euros [3, 4].
The selection jury said del Amor has "un estilo narrativo propio, original y creativo, que acerca los contenidos culturales a un público masivo sin perder rigor ni calidad" [2]. This translation describes a narrative style that is personal, original, and creative, bridging the gap between complex culture and a broad audience.
Beyond his specific reporting style, the award committee said his recognition was based on his "compromiso con la cultura y la innovación" [6]. This commitment to innovation has defined his tenure at RTVE, where he blends traditional reporting with modern storytelling techniques.
Reflecting on the craft of journalism in an evolving media landscape, del Amor said, "Siempre va a hacer falta algo de alma detrás" [7].
The announcement was reported across several national outlets, including El País and El Periódico, marking one of the most significant cultural accolades of the year in Spain [2, 3].
“Siempre va a hacer falta algo de alma detrás”
The awarding of the Premio Nacional de Periodismo Cultural to Carlos del Amor signals a validation of 'creative journalism' within Spain's state-funded media. By prioritizing a style that attracts mass audiences while maintaining rigor, the Ministry of Culture is endorsing a model of public broadcasting that seeks to democratize cultural knowledge rather than keeping it within academic or elite circles.
