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The Center for integrity in news reporting

RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN IMPARTIAL, OBJECTIVE, AND FAIR JOURNALISM

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THE Center for integrity in news reporting

The Center for Integrity in News Reporting was created to address the public’s declining trust in news reporting. Gallup polls show that trust, which was around 70% in the 1970s, has now fallen to less than a third. CFINR aims to improve public trust by encouraging and rewarding impartial, objective, and fair journalism. By recognizing exemplary reporting, we hope to restore the standards that once earned widespread trust.

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the numbers

public trust in news media

americans say they have No trust in mass media at all

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americans say they have Great Deal/Fair Amount of trust in mass media

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the american Public's Confidence in Newspapers

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the american Public's Confidence in Television News

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Americans say they see too much bias in the reporting of news

Source Gallup & Knight Poll

meet our

cfinr keynote speaker

Bret Baier, anchor and executive editor of FOX News Channel’s Special Report, is the keynote speaker for the 2024 CFINR Awards Ceremony. With a distinguished career in journalism and numerous accolades, Baier brings a wealth of experience and insight to the event.

cfinr ANNUAL AWARDS

Honoring the best examples of impartial, objective, and fair news reporting in Print, Cable Television, and Digital Reporting.

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print reporting award

Recognizing excellence in print journalism that demonstrates impartiality, objectivity, and fairness. Along with a $25,000 prize.

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broadcast reporting award

In the 2025 award ceremony we will recognize outstanding broadcast reporting that upholds the highest standards of journalism. Along with a $25,000 prize.

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cable television reporting award

Celebrating outstanding cable television reporting that upholds the highest standards of journalism. Along with a $25,000 prize.

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digital reporting award

Honoring exceptional digital reporting that exemplifies fairness and objectivity. Along with a $25,000 prize.

journalists should pursue "as impartial an investigation of the facts as humanly possible." Walter Lippmann, 1889-1974

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Credit: American Manhood in Black & White: Walter Lippmann, public intellectual, writer, reporter, and political commentator

2024 INAUGURAL AWARDS DINNER

WATCH NOW

WALTER E. HUSSMAN, JR OPENING REMARKS (0-9:15), Bret Baier’s keynote speech (9:16-36:01), awards presentation (36:02-40:53)

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The Center for Integrity in News Reporting invites entries for $100,000 in awards for news reporting

Jan 29, 2024

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Grayson Black

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Hussman announces four $25k prizes for best in fair and impartial reporting.


Jan 27, 2024

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