11.08.2026 19:51
The 11th Anatolian Media Awards Ceremony, organized by the Turkey Press Federation, took place at the Presidential Complex. At the ceremony, which was also attended by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, the winner of the 'Internet News Site of the Year' award was Haberler.com. The valuable award was presented to Haberler.com Chairman of the Board Dr. Ekrem Teymur and Haberler.com Editor-in-Chief Lawyer Bedia Teymur.
The "Anatolian Media Awards" organized by the Turkey Press Federation (TUBAF) found their owners for the 11th time.
The Anatolian Media Awards, organized to make the power and effort of the Anatolian media visible and to honor media professionals who have achieved successful work in local and national press, brought together journalists, non-governmental organizations, academics, politicians, and artists at the Presidential Complex.
CEVDET YILMAZ ALSO ATTENDED THE CEREMONY
At the traditional award ceremony, the achievements of journalists and media organizations that made a difference in the fields of newspapers, television, radio, and digital broadcasting were crowned. At the ceremony held with the participation of Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, plaques were presented to the institutions and individuals deemed worthy of the award.
"THE PRESS IS THE MIRROR OF SOCIETY AND LIFE"
Cevdet Yilmaz, speaking at the ceremony, said, "Journalism is the effort to convey accurate information and real news to the public and the nation with a responsible, fair, and equitable understanding. The press, which is the mirror of society and life, is one of the main channels carrying the voice of our people and the common memory of our country. Every media professional who works hard within the framework of professional ethics and the principle of independence is the guarantee of the public's access to accurate and reliable news. In a media order where truths are swept under the rug, the voice of truth, democracy, national will, and conscience is silenced."
'INTERNET NEWS SITE OF THE YEAR' AWARD GOES TO HABERLER.COM
At the magnificent ceremony, Haberler.com won the 'Internet News Site of the Year' award. Haberler.com Chairman of the Board Dr. Ekrem Teymur and Haberler.com Editor-in-Chief Av. Bedia Teymur received the award from Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz.
"IT IS VERY VALUABLE FOR US THAT OUR JOURNALISM APPROACH WE HAVE MAINTAINED FOR YEARS IS APPRECIATED"
Speaking after the ceremony, Haberler.com Chairman of the Board Dr. Ekrem Teymur said, "Being deemed worthy of this meaningful award is very valuable for us in terms of the appreciation of our accurate, fast, and impartial journalism approach that we have maintained for years. I thank all our colleagues who contributed to this success and our readers who follow us every day and show their trust. I extend my gratitude to everyone who organized and contributed to the Anatolian Media Awards, and I dedicate this award to the Haberler.com family."
"THIS AWARD IS THE COMMON SUCCESS OF ALL OUR TEAMMATES WHO WORK DAY AND NIGHT"
Stating that as Haberler.com, they always try to keep accuracy and journalistic principles at the forefront without compromising on speed, Haberler.com Editor-in-Chief Av. Bedia Teymur said, "The 'Internet News Site of the Year' award we have been deemed worthy of is the common success of all our teammates who work day and night with this understanding. I thank the Anatolian Media Awards, which deemed us worthy of this valuable award, and everyone who contributed."
SINAN BURHAN'S REQUEST TO "EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE GRAY PASSPORT"
Sinan Burhan, President of the Turkey Press Federation, reiterated the passport request of media professionals in his speech at the ceremony. Stating that they are aware that there is a great demand for the green passport, Burhan requested that the scope of the official passport, also called the gray passport, be expanded, and wanted spouses and children of media professionals to benefit from this right in the first place.
Here are all award categories and winners:
- Channel of the Year - TRT Kurdi
- Ankara Representative of the Year - Mustafa Pala, Ulke TV
- Man of Ideas of the Year - Sadik Albayrak
- Diplomacy Reporter of the Year - Yunus Paksoy, CNNTURK
- Culture Channel of the Year - TVNET
- Moderator of the Year - Cem Acikgoz, Bengi Turk TV
- Economy Channel of the Year - Bloomberg TV
- Newspaper Editor-in-Chief of the Year - Ozay Sendir, Milliyet Newspaper
- TV Executive of the Year - Deniz Gurel, Tv100
- Broadcast Coordinator of the Year - Yeliz Tercanli, Beyaz TV
- Columnist of the Year - Akif Bulbul, Turkiye Newspaper
- Award of Loyalty of the Year – Gazzete, Palestinian and Turkish Journalists
- TV Series of the Year - Uzak Sehir, Kanal D
- Defense Magazine of the Year - SAVTEK, Yusuf Alabarda
- Reporter of the Year - Osman Terkan, NTV
- Local TV Editor-in-Chief of the Year - Funda Altas Simsit, Altas TV
- Program of the Year - MasterChef Turkiye, TV 8
- Digital Content Creator of the Year - Cansu Canan Ozgen
- Internet News Site of the Year - Haberler.com
- Commentator of the Year - Melik Yigitel, Turk Medya Ankara Representative
- Local Radio of the Year - Keskin FM
- Local TV Main News Anchor of the Year - Bilgehan Atay, Kanal 3
- Local Newspaper of the Year - Halikent Newspaper, In Memory of Esma Erdem, the Grandmother of the Turkish Press
- Economy Writer of the Year - Faruk Erdem, Sabah Newspaper
- Editor-in-Chief of the Year - Abdulhalik Cimen, A Haber
- News Anchor of the Year - Fatih Cimen, TRT Haber