# Simón Bolívar National Journalism Awards

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/simn-bolvar-national-journalism-awards
> Updated: 2026-09-21T21:00:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Simón Bolívar National Journalism Award ceremony was held in Caracas, led by acting President Delcy Rodríguez. The event honored various communicators, including national and regional media, community platforms, and digital creators such as YouTubers and influencers.

Clodovaldo Hernández was awarded the ‘Premio Único Simón Bolívar’ for his 40-year career. Other recipients included Freddy Durán, Estrella Velandia, Rosa Yasmín Ríos Serrano, and the digital outlet Banca y Negocios. During the ceremony, Rodríguez highlighted the role of journalism in defending national sovereignty and fighting disinformation. The event also included posthumous tributes to journalists killed during a double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Chacao Municipality opens nominations for 2026 Film Award

The Chacao Municipal Film Award 2026 is now accepting nominations from Venezuelan filmmakers across 20+ categories until October 31.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chacao-municipality-opens-nominations-for-2026-film-award

### 2026-09-16: Simón Bolívar National Journalism Award 2026 honors Venezuelan communicators

Venezuela held the 2026 Simón Bolívar National Journalism Award ceremony, honoring Clodovaldo Hernández with the top prize and recognizing diverse media, including digital creators and community platforms.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clodovaldo-hernndez-wins-simn-bolvar-national-journalism-award

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