A Bloomberg LP article, "Elected Leaders Are Making the World Less Democratic," which is based on V-Dem data, won the bronze medal in the Politics & Global section of the Kantar Information is Beautiful Awards. The article was highlighted for its main graphic, which demonstrates that the world is becoming less democratic despite an increase in the number of countries holding elections. These awards aim to celebrate excellence and beauty in data visualizations, infographics, interactives & information art, and the winners are chosen via a panel of experts and public vote.