Rotem Sela and Keshet 12's 'Special Interview' to Receive Ilan Gilon Prize
Actress Rotem Sela and Keshet 12's program "Special Interview" will receive the Ilan Gilon Memorial Prize for promoting the integration and visibility of people with disabilities.
Actress and television host Rotem Sela is marking a new career milestone as she and the production team of Keshet 12's prime-time program "Special Interview" have been selected to receive the prestigious Ilan Gilon Memorial Prize, awarded by the ALYN Israel association.
The award will be presented during a festive ceremony on December 16 at Expo Tel Aviv. The prize honors individuals and organizations that successfully promote the integration of people with disabilities into the workforce, community, and broader Israeli society.
Honoring Representation and Equality
Sela and the program were chosen in the media and public awareness category in recognition of their efforts to amplify the voices and visibility of individuals with disabilities, fostering respectful, equal, and direct dialogue on screen.
"We are immensely proud of 'Special Interview,' which demonstrates television's power to give a platform to vital perspectives that deserve to be in the center," said Tzvika Sharir, CEO of Keshet 12.
Continuing a Social Legacy
Named after the late Knesset member Ilan Gilon, who championed social justice and disability rights throughout his political career, the award celebrates figures who carry forward his enduring vision of inclusivity.
The ceremony in Tel Aviv will highlight various initiatives from across the country, celebrating a collective commitment to ensuring that individuals with disabilities remain an integral, equal part of Israeli society.
