According to sources, SVT Nyheter Gävleborg received the award, which is given by the Association of Investigative Journalists to highlight an effort, investigation, or person deserving extra recognition beyond the regular Guldspade winners. The prize was awarded to 'Blindbocken' in competition with about 200 other submissions. Reporters Stefan Larsson and Rikard Berglin, along with editors Gustaf Wallinder and Malin Zetterberg Lagerqvist, were recognized for their contributions.
' Stefan Larsson reflected on the work, saying, 'There are few jobs that I will remember in the same way as I remember Blindbocken. It was an incredible emotional storm and teamwork like no other. ' Rikard Berglin added, 'But this prize goes just as much to our other colleagues in the editorial office.
There are few jobs that I will remember in the same way as I remember Blindbocken. It was an incredible emotional storm and teamwork like no other. I feel honored to work with such competent colleagues, who have an incredible fingertip feel for how a good story should be told.
' Joanna Wågström, editor-in-chief of SVT Gävleborg, expressed pride, stating, 'I am very proud of the editorial office and that we receive this particular prize. ' The specific journalistic methods used in the investigation have not been detailed, and the true identity of 'Blindbocken' remains undisclosed. The content of the note that sparked the investigation is also unknown.
But this prize goes just as much to our other colleagues in the editorial office. Some of them have been directly involved in the work while others have had to work extra hard so that I and Stefan could instead devote ourselves to Blindbocken.
I am very proud of the editorial office and that we receive this particular prize. 'Blindbocken' stands out precisely because it is courageous and innovative in how transparent we are with the journalistic methods and that the audience gets to follow behind the scenes.