Al Jazeera Digital wins three top prizes in 2023 Webby Awards

Eat This with Yara scoop Webby jury and People’s Voice; Decoded, hosted by Amr Waked, earns Webby People’s Voice.

Al Jazeera Digital’s Eat This with Yara and Decoded, hosted by Hollywood actor Amr Waked, took home three top prizes at the 27th Annual Webby Awards announced April 25 in New York City.

Eat this with Yara, hosted by journalist Yara Elmjouie, won both a People’s Voice and a Webby jury award in the Food & Drink category. The short documentary series explores the intersection of food and society with a comedic twist and a keen eye for social justice. Originated by Elmjouie, the series has won numerous awards, including Webby, Shorty, James Beard, and Capitol Emmys.

Bilingual series decoded, meanwhile scored a Webby People’s Voice in the Science and Education category, winning against strong competition from BBC Ideas. Hosted by actor and musician Amr Waked, the series explores complex issues, from whether there is a cure for cancer to what may have been behind US intelligence-led efforts to suppress inventor Nikola Tesla’s pioneering ideas and research . Decoded (“Dahaleez” in Arabic) has produced several viral videos and won the 2023 Anthem Awards.

“We are very proud of our digital teams. Their hard work and dedication to craft continue to set the bar high,” said Carlos van Meek, director of digital innovation and programming at Al Jazeera. “In addition, our ability to engage audiences in new and creative ways has helped us reach a new generation of Al Jazeera fans worldwide.”

The Webbys are considered one of the most prestigious awards in the digital media industry, with jury awards presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS). Other news organizations, including the Washington Post, BBC, CNN, and ProPublica, also won People’s Voice and Webby jury awards for their podcast and social media content.

The winners will be celebrated May 15 at a star-studded gala in New York City.