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The Rose d’Or Awards has announced that the event’s most prestigious honour, the Golden Rose, will be made to acclaimed Netflix drama "Adolescence", co-created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, in recognition of its emotional and cultural impact. The acclaimed drama has also earned a finalist nomination in the Drama category.

The Golden Rose award is given to a programme or series that has made an exceptional contribution, transcending the normal expectations of the genre and become part of national and international discourse.

The award is reserved for standout programmes and is given at the discretion of the judges and European Broadcast Union, with recent winners including Chernobyl in 2019 and the ITV documentary, Storming the Capitol: The Inside Story in 2021.

"Adolescence" writer Jack Thorne will attend the Rose d’Or Awards ceremony in London on December 1st to accept the Golden Rose.

Mark Rowland, Chair of the Rose d’Or Awards, said: “'Adolescence' exemplifies the values of this special Golden Rose award – outstanding programme-making that changes the way people think about a subject. Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham have created a work of true emotional and cultural impact, and we are thrilled to recognise their achievement at this year’s Rose d’Or Awards.”

Jean Philip De Tender, Director Media & Deputy Director General, European Broadcasting Union, added: “The recognition of Adolescence with this year’s Golden Rose award underlines the power of storytelling to reflect society and engage audiences with sensitivity and innovation. Its exploration of the online and digital pressures young people face today highlights the importance of content and environments that support their development, safety and wellbeing. We hope its success will inspire creators and broadcasters across Europe to continue innovating with purpose and care.”