The One World Media Awards are an opportunity to have your work recognised amongst the best in global journalism.The One World Media Awards recognise the best media coverage of the global south. Stories that break through stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people across cultures.
Each year, hundreds of entries from all over the world are judged by our panels of distinguished professionals, carefully selected from the media and non-profit sectors for their wide ranging experience and expertise.
The awards celebrate work across 15 categories and a wide range of media platforms, spotlighting the year’s best media coverage of underreported stories from around the world.
Benefits
A unique opportunity to be recognised by some of the industry’s top professionals and to gain a wider audience for your workThe only Awards recognising excellence in international journalism and filmmaking specifically from and about the global southThey are established, with 32 years of providing a platform for important stories to be shared and celebrated
Requirements
All entries should focus on stories, topics or issues in, about or related to low- and middle-income countries across the global south. This includes countries across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia or the Post-Soviet States. Jurors will be looking for media that covers underreported stories or new angles and approaches to more familiar stories.
Entries must have had their first screening, broadcast, theatrical release, launch or publication between 9 February 2023 and 8 February 2024.
With the exception of the Special Award, all categories are open to entrants anywhere in the world, as long as the work meets one of the following criteria:
The entry has been broadcast, screened or published (in print or in an established online publication/website) in the UK; ORThe entry has been broadcast or published (in an established print/online publication/website) internationally and is available for an English-speaking audience; ORThe entry has been screened at an international film festival
Selection Process
Selection
Entries will be evaluated based on the overall merit of the piece, with an emphasis on:
Relevance, originality and creativity of the coverage
Highlights underreported stories or issuesExplores new angles on familiar topicsChallenges misperceptions and/or stereotypes of the global south
Substance and accuracy of the coverage
Depth of research and analysisAccurate and balanced reporting that highlights the voices and perspectives of people in and from the global south
Impact and reach of the coverage
Demonstrates the actual impact or potential for the coverage to catalyse changeMay have prompted additional media coverage or policy changeConsideration may be given to the total audience reached
Diversity
Entries need to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and representation in areas, such as: subject representation, themes and narratives, project team, industry access and opportunities for diversity in audience development.
Quality of the coverage
Well-crafted, structured and engagingHigh production and editorial valuesDistils and presents complex topics to the target audience in an understandable and accessible way
Timeline
Open for entries: 4 JanClose for entries: 8 February Longlist announced: 27 March Nominees announced: 2 May Awards ceremony: June 2024
Method of Application
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For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: February 8, 2024.
