It is only the second time that the title goes to a duo. Frits Barend and Henk van Dorp were the first in 2000. The award was then still known as Broadcaster/Woman of the Year.
Van der Laan and Woe (both 44) are one of the most influential TV makers of the moment. In Just see you here the comedians discuss the past week. This satirical program is currently in its fourteenth season and, including delayed viewing, attracts two to three million viewers every week.
In 2022, Van der Laan and Woe won the Golden Televizier Ring with Even tot hier and a year later the Honorary Silver Nipkow Disc.
The ‘Media Person of the Year’ is awarded annually by media trade magazine BM. Last year the challenge cup went to Will Koopman, the director known for hit series such as Eyeballs and Gooish women. Previously, John de Mol, Linda de Mol, Humberto Tan, Matthijs van Nieuwkerk and Arjen Lubach were also named media personality of the year