Al Jazeera Digital wins three top awards at 2023 Webby Awards

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

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

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

bilingual series Decoded, meanwhile, garnered 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 topics, from whether there is a cure for cancer to what may be behind US intelligence-led efforts to suppress inventor Nikola Tesla’s groundbreaking ideas and research. Decoded (“Dahaleez” in Arabic) has produced several viral videos and scored a win at the 2023 Anthem Awards.

“We are very proud of our digital teams. Their hard work and dedication to the craft continue to set a high bar,” said Carlos van Meek, Director of Programming and Digital Innovation 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 around the world.”

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

Winners will be feted during a star-studded gala in New York City on May 15.