The prize itself will be awarded at the Palazzo Ducale in the City of Urbino in June. The Urbino Press Award, underscored President of the Marche Region, Gian Mario Spacca, "is an initiative that has been able, in the last nine years, to consolidate the already strong collaboration between our region and the United States." Gwen Ifill’s calm and collected style and professionalism are synonymous with the utmost fair and unbiased news coverage in America and abroad,” said Ambassador Bisogniero.