Statistics Estonia launches competition “Andmepärl 2022” to find outstanding data stories and infographics

Everyone who finds patterns and links in data is invited to participate in the competition “Andmepärl 2022”. The purpose of the competition is to find last year's best Estonian data story and infographic. The deadline to submit a work for the competition is 21 March 2022.

“This is the second time that we are organising the data gem competition. Our goal is to find the most outstanding examples of data uses and interpretations and improve data literacy in the society,” said Jaana Tael, chairwoman of the evaluation committee and Head of Partnerships at Statistics Estonia. “We are inviting to the competition everyone who has highlighted the value of data through published papers or thoughtful visualisations.”

Competition categories

Best data story is a recognition given to an author whose use and interpretation of data have significantly contributed to an understanding of an area or phenomenon, increased awareness, encouraged public debate or changed people’s behaviour.

Best infographic is a recognition given to an author whose data visualisation, application or infographic serves as a great example and promotes the use and interpretation of data in a visual language. It applies modern and exciting visualisation methods. The work shows originality, experimental spirit and has a user-friendly design.

“When data have been used and analysed skillfully, it adds credibility and depth to important ideas and knowledge. This is crucial for navigating today’s vibrant information landscape: such data help everyone to make better decisions. Through the competition “Andmepärl”, we want to give a voice to well-interpreted data and recognise smart story tellers,” added Jaana Tael.

Participation and evaluation

The competition is open to individuals, groups, public institutions and enterprises whose data story or infographic was published in 2021. Works submitted to the competition are evaluated by an evaluation committee convened by Statistics Estonia, which includes representatives of Statistics Estonia and experts in the areas of economy, IT, applied research, graphic design and media. The work of the evaluation committee is chaired by Jaana Tael, the Head of Partnerships at Statistics Estonia. The evaluation committee chooses at most five best works in each category. The winners will be chosen by summing the marks given by the evaluation committee and the public vote.

Entering the competition and announcing winners

To enter the competition, send the piece by 21 March by e-mail to stat [at] stat.ee (stat[at]stat[dot]ee), writing in the subject line either “Andmepärli parim andmelugu” for a data story or “Andmepärli parim infograafika” for an infographic. Works may be submitted by authors or other people.

Statistics Estonia will announce the nominations for the best data story and infographic on its website on 28 March 2022. The winners will be announced on 14 April 2022. The winner in each category will receive a 500-euro gift card either to a bookstore or electronics store, whichever is preferred.

The winners and the five best works are published on the website of Statistics Estonia. Read more about the competition conditions and evaluation criteria here. For further questions, send an e-mail to stat [at] stat.ee (stat[at]stat[dot]ee) or call +372 625 9300.