The Winner
Orwell is a hero and a model whom we vainly strive to imitate. To be associated with his name, as an Orwell Prize winner, is not just an honour but also a call to action.
Timothy Garton Ash, Journalism Winner, 2006
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David Aaronovitch – The Independent
Columnist,
The Independent
David Aaronovitch is a writer, broadcaster and commentator on international politics and the media. He writes for The Times, having previously written for The Guardian, The Observer and The Independent, winning numerous accolades, including Columnist of the Year 2003. He has appeared on the satirical TV programme Have I Got News For You and made radio broadcasts on historical topics.