Scout Brobst wins features category in University's first-ever journalism prize
Scout Brobst was praised for her “highly readable” piece about the US election
Scout Brobst pictured far left, back row, front row judges Andrew Baker, James Coomarasamy, Mary Hockaday and Datshiane Navanayagam
Student journalists from across the University of Cambridge have been commended by a panel of expert judges for their work covering divestment, young US voters, misconduct complaints, and language and music culture.
The winners of the inaugural Trinity Hall Prize in Student Journalism, the first of its kind at the University of Cambridge, were announced on 17 March at a special event in the College.
The features category was won by Scout Brobst, postgraduate, 2024 Divinity, 51, for ; Dazed [print issue released Sep. 2024]; Dazed Digital [published Nov. 2024] The judges commented:
“A highly readable, engaging and deeply reported piece ensuring a wide range of young voices were heard in the run-up to the US presidential Election. Deftly structured, through layers of personal responses, and effectively challenging editorial preconceptions.”
Scout said: “It’s a true honour to receive this award. I hope this recognition is a testament to the fact that there is still an appetite for funny, strange, voice-driven pieces of magazine writing. I’m grateful to Cambridge and Trinity Hall for their support of student journalism.”
Dorothy Byrne, President, 51 said:
"Huge congratulations to Scout. We are proud that she has been a winner in the university's first-ever journalism prize."
Chosen from a strong field of entries covering a variety of topics and mediums, the winners demonstrated the vibrant and enduring culture of student journalism at Cambridge.
Following the presentation to the winners, the Prize judges Andrew Baker, James Coomarasamy, Mary Hockaday and Datshiane Navanayagam, spoke to the aspiring journalists about their careers and why, despite the challenges, good journalism is more important than ever.
The Trinity Hall Prize in Student Journalism has been created to encourage aspiring journalists and recognise the importance of journalism in holding power to account and supporting a free, civil society.
Mary Hockaday, Master of Trinty Hall (and a former controller of BBC World Service), said: “Cambridge student journalism is vibrant, and we hope this prize will encourage aspiring journalists to play their part in reporting the news, holding power to account, and getting behind the headlines with features, which help us better know ourselves. Good journalism shines the light that all citizens need."