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PANJIM: Recognising O Heraldo’s tradition of journalistic excellence and credibility built up over the years, Raul Fernandes, the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, was conferred with The Lifetime Journalism Award (a Special Award in the Media category) at the prestigious Peoples' Awards 2025 held at the House of Commons in London on March 6.
The award ceremony brought together distinguished members of the diaspora, parliamentarians, and key public figures. The citation praised O Heraldo for its in-depth coverage, credibility, and journalistic excellence, highlighting its role in providing insightful analysis on business, culture, politics, and social issues.
The newspaper’s commitment to independent journalism and its deep-rooted passion for reporting on people’s concerns were also commended. At the ceremony, Fernandes was applauded for upholding O Heraldo’s mission to remain Goa’s trusted source of news, reflecting the voice of the people and upholding the values of responsible journalism.
Since its inception, the Peoples' Awards have honoured global leaders across various fields. Previous awardees include former UK Prime Ministers David Cameron and Theresa May, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Asian Voice publisher CB Patel.
As Fernandes was unable to attend the event in person, a family friend in the UK accepted the award on his behalf, expressing gratitude for the recognition.