We're absolutely thrilled: for the second time since 2020, Fritz+Fränzi has won a European Magazine Award – in one of the most prestigious categories. In the «Magazine Story of the Year» category, the international jury has recognised our feature on «Autism» as the best story in a European magazine. The 26-page cover story appeared in the July/August 2025 issue of the Swiss parenting magazine Fritz+Fränzi.
This category of the European Magazine Award recognises work that makes an impact – through the relevance of its content, its journalistic merit and its design. We are particularly delighted that this special feature has been honoured. This is because the topic of autism embodies what our parenting guide is all about: a focus on the everyday realities of parents and children, a commitment to fostering understanding, and the provision of reliable information.
Virginia Nolan, a permanent editor at Fritz+Fränzi for the past five years and an experienced feature writer, has succeeded in approaching the subject with great respect and empathy. Her report offers scientifically sound insights without losing sight of the emotional reality of those affected. This is journalism as we understand it – people-focused, moving and, at the same time, precise.
A feature is always a team effort. We would like to thank photographer Silas Zindel for his striking images and the 13 Photo agency, run by Lisa Schneider, for their invaluable support. We would also like to thank our graphic designers at Partner & Partner, led by Art Director Federica Mele, who created the visual framework for this award with their clean and modern layout. A big thank you goes to production manager Andreas Zollinger for his careful planning and supervision. And to Evelin Hartmann, deputy editor-in-chief of Fritz+Fränzi, for her meticulous copy editing and editorial guidance – for many years she has been the guarantor of the high journalistic quality of our parenting guide.
It is recognition that shows: quality journalism is alive and well. Print is alive and well. And stories that touch people have a future.
The fact that Fritz+Fränzi has been recognised on the European stage for the second time in its 25th year makes us happy – and a little proud. It is an accolade that shows: quality journalism is alive and well. Print is alive and well. And stories that touch people's hearts have a future.
This year, there were a total of 286 entries from 13 European countries. The European Magazine Award is presented by an international jury across 18 categories and is regarded as Europe's most prestigious media award. The awards will be presented on 17 and 18 June at the European Publishing Congress in Vienna.
