KATHMANDU, May 15 — Multimedia journalist Navaraj Kunwar was honored with the prestigious National Digital Youth Journalism Award 2081 for his outstanding contributions to ethical digital journalism and his efforts to combat misinformation on YouTube and other social platforms.
Kunwar received the award during a special ceremony held at the National Theatre on Wednesday, organized by News Express Media. The recognition was jointly presented by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Indira Rana, Member of Parliament Ganesh Parajuli, Online TV Journalists’ Association President Jivan Bhandari, News Express Media Chairman Milan Singh Pariyar, and Managing Director Jivan Adhikari.
Originally from Rampur, Belka Municipality–9 in Udayapur, Kunwar has been associated with Shilapatra.com for the past five years, currently serving as the Head of the Creative Bureau. Known for focusing on non-political themes, Kunwar has consistently used multimedia content to raise awareness and advocate for ethical standards, particularly warning content creators on YouTube about adherence to journalistic codes of conduct.
He has gained acclaim for his unique digital segments, including:
“Farko Pato” – A series portraying dual perspectives of public figures
“Photokar” – Biographical features on Nepali photojournalists
“Saptahaka Cartoonist” – A column spotlighting under-recognized cartoonists
Kunwar’s work has particularly highlighted issues affecting children, minority communities, and underrepresented voices in media, making him a notable advocate for socially conscious journalism.
During the same event, veteran journalist Harihar Birahi was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Several other journalists were also recognized for their contributions to digital journalism, including Jagadish Kharel, Thakur Belbase, Mamata Thapa, Rohit Bhandari, Sanjiv Regmi, Keshavraj Joshi, Gopikrishna Chapagain, and Bhojraj Thapa.
