Winners of the 2008 Journalists of the Year Awards

The 2008 Journalists of the Year awards are meant to recognize the best in Reuters journalism over the last year.

Winners of 10 awards were honoured for their exceptional work on March 5, 2009 in New York City.

View the profiles of the winners below.

Reporter of the Year

A Chinese bank employee counts yuan notes at the Bank of Beijing. REUTERS/Jason Lee

A Chinese bank employee counts yuan notes at the Bank of Beijing. REUTERS/Jason Lee

EADIE CHEN

FOR MACROECONOMICS REPORTING FROM BEIJING

An individual reporter who produced exceptional stories, including breaking news and detailed investigation and analysis, on a variety of stories and events throughout 2008.

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Photo of the Year

Sergeant William Olas Bee has a close call when Taliban fighters open fire near Garmsir in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. Bee was not injured REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

Sergeant William Olas Bee has a close call when Taliban fighters open fire near Garmsir in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. Bee was not injured REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

GORAN TOMASEVIC

FOR HIS PHOTOGRAPH OF A MARINE FIGHTING IN AFGHANISTAN

The year’s single best still photograph from Reuters.

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Photo Journalist of the Year

A Georgian man cries as he holds the body of his brother after a bombardment in Gori, 80 km from Tbilisi. August 9, 2008. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

A Georgian man cries as he holds the body of his brother after a bombardment in Gori, 80 km from Tbilisi. August 9, 2008. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

GLEB GARANICH

FOR HIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE GEORGIA WAR

An individual photo journalist who produced exceptional still photographs on a variety of stories and events throughout 2008.

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Video Story of the Year

Georgia: woman in Gori, wounded in bombing by Russian forces on August 9, 2008. Shot by RVN Moscow cameraman Dmitry Madorsky.

Georgia: woman in Gori, wounded in bombing by Russian forces on August 9, 2008. Shot by RVN Moscow cameraman Dmitry Madorsky.

GEORGIA WAR

The year’s single best video story or package.

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Video Journalist of the Year

2008 Video Journalist of the Year Emmanuel Braun. A model for multimedia newsgathering, Emmanuel is pictured here with Chadian government forces during clashes with rebels, which he covered for television, pictures and text.

2008 Video Journalist of the Year Emmanuel Braun. A model for multimedia newsgathering, Emmanuel is pictured here with Chadian government forces during clashes with rebels, which he covered for television, pictures and text.

EMMANUEL BRAUN

FOR COVERAGE OF AFRICA

Exceptional video footage on a variety of stories and events in 2008.

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Multimedia Storytelling of the Year

U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) greets supporters at a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa. October 31, 2008 REUTERS/Jason Reed

U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) greets supporters at a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa. October 31, 2008 REUTERS/Jason Reed

U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COVERAGE

An individual or team whose exceptional use of several forms of media resulted in the year’s best multimedia storytelling

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Scoop of the Year

The headquarters of mortgage lender Fannie Mae in Washington D.C. September 8, 2008 REUTERS/Jason Reed

The headquarters of mortgage lender Fannie Mae in Washington D.C. September 8, 2008 REUTERS/Jason Reed

PATRICK RUCKER

FOR HIS SCOOP "FED TO RESCUE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES"

Exceptional investigative reporting that resulted in Reuters News breaking a major story with significant impact.

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Story of the Year

Australian diver Matthew Mitcham reacts on the podium before receiving a gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games. August 23, 2008 REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

Australian diver Matthew Mitcham reacts on the podium before receiving a gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games. August 23, 2008 REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

BEIJING OLYMPICS

Exceptional coverage of one of the year’s biggest news stories.

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Editor of the Year

Clerks trade on the floor of the London Metal Exchange. March 18, 2008 REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN)

Clerks trade on the floor of the London Metal Exchange. March 18, 2008 REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN)

MIKE DOLAN

FOR EDITORIAL WORK ON FINANCIAL MARKETS FOR EMEA

An individual editor who showed exceptional news judgment and editing skills that made a significant positive impact on Reuters News coverage.

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Editor's Choice Award

Inside the studio at Reuters News’ next-generation, multimedia information service for financial professionals. February 26, 2008

Inside the studio at Reuters News’ next-generation, multimedia information service for financial professionals. February 26, 2008

MIKE STEPANOVICH

FOR WORK ON REUTERS INSIDER

An individual whose exceptional work deserves special recognition. This award is given by Editor-in-Chief David Schlesinger.

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