DIG Awards 2026 honors top investigative journalism

The DIG Awards 2026 winners were announced during a ceremony held at the Teatro della Fondazione Collegio San Carlo in Modena. The awards, part of the DIG Festival, recognize excellence in documentaries, investigations, reportage, and podcasts from over 300 entries.

The Short category award (under 20 minutes) was given to ‘Investigating the Killings of Children in Gaza’, directed by Stephanie Hegarty for BBC World Service. The investigation utilized open-source intelligence, witness accounts, and medical reports to examine the deaths of 95 children in Gaza.

The Medium Reportage category (20 to 50 minutes) was won by ‘Without Consent’, directed by Sophie Bontemps for Arte. The documentary explores the history of forced sterilization campaigns in Peru between 1996 and 2000, featuring interviews with those seeking justice.