Radio Radieschen Wins Prälat Leopold Ungar Journalism Award

Vienna, November 9, 2026 – Hannah Jutz and Vincent Leb from Radio Radieschen, the training station of FHWien der WKW, received the 2026 Prälat Leopold Ungar Journalism Award in the Audio category for their feature “Kein Zurück: Fürs Klima ins Gefängnis.” The program profiles climate activist Laila Fuisz and explores the personal and societal consequences of civil disobedience. This is the production’s second award, following the Adult Education Radio Award.

How Far Should Climate Protest Go?

The feature centers on Laila Fuisz, an activist with “Letzte Generation.” It follows her through protests, court appearances, and periods in prison. It shows the personal, social, and legal consequences of her activism, bringing together her experiences and scientific, political, and legal perspectives. It also addresses democratic freedoms and how society responds to climate protests. The feature stays close to its protagonist while offering a nuanced examination of her views.

Second Award for “Kein Zurück”

Hannah Jutz and Vincent Leb created the feature together with Elisabeth Bauer and Anna Muhr, who was responsible for sound design. In January 2026, the production received the Adult Education Radio Award in the “Sustainability and Future Skills” category. The program combines in-depth research with scene-driven storytelling and elaborate sound design.

From Journalism Studies to Radio Radieschen

“Hannah Jutz and Vincent Leb studied journalism at FHWien der WKW and returned to Radio Radieschen after working elsewhere in the industry. I am particularly delighted that their journalistic work is now being recognized with the Prälat Leopold Ungar Journalism Award,” says Daniela Süssenbacher, Head of Journalism & Media Management Study Programs at FHWien der WKW.

15 Years of Radio as a Training Ground 

Radio Radieschen celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026. The training station first went on air on May 1, 2011, and has been known as Radio Radieschen since 2021. “For 15 years, our radio station has given students and young journalists a space to research, experiment, and develop their own journalistic stance. I am extremely pleased that this work produces stories that take a nuanced look at socially relevant issues and earn the highest recognition beyond the university,” says Daniela Süssenbacher, Head of Journalism & Media Management Study Programs.

Radio Radieschen combines journalism training with professional editorial practice. Students can develop and research their own stories and programs and produce them under real-world conditions. In addition, a separate editorial team works independently of the training operation to produce journalistic formats on social, political, scientific, and cultural topics.

Listen to the Award-Winning Feature

“Kein Zurück: Fürs Klima ins Gefängnis” on the Radio Radieschen website

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Hannah Jutz and Vincent Leb from Radio Radieschen (third and fourth from left) received the 2026 Prälat Leopold Ungar Journalism Award in the Audio category. Pictured with Roland Machatschke, Elisabeth Bauer, Martin Hauer (Director General of Raiffeisenlandesbank NÖ-Wien), and Caritas Director Klaus Schwertner (from left).
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