Today sees the launch of two new categories: one for corruption reporting on any media platform, sponsored by Transparency International, and one for short film covering global issues in the One World Media Awards 2014.
This is the first year that all the One World Media Award categories are open to entrants from anywhere in the world, reflecting the truly global reach of modern media.
Now in their 26th year, the One World Media Awards have a long track record of rewarding excellence in media coverage of the developing world. They highlight the unique role of journalists, filmmakers and broadcasters in increasing cultural understanding and promoting fairness and justice worldwide.
The awards ceremony is attended each year by key figures from the media industry, education, government and development NGOs. The 13 award categories cover all media platforms, from television and radio to print and digital media. Highlights include the coveted International Journalist of the Year Award, won last year by Sue Lloyd-Roberts of BBC Newsnight, the New Voice Award given for young journalists under 32 years of age and the Special Award for an outstanding media organisation in the developing world making a real impact on people’s lives.
The 13 award categories for 2014 are:
International Journalist of the Year Award;
New Voice Award;
Radio Award;
Television Award sponsored by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development;
Press Award;
Digital Media Award, sponsored by Google;
Short Film Award;
News Award;
Popular Features Award;
Documentary Award sponsored by Bertha Foundation;
Student Award;
Corruption Reporting Award sponsored by Transparency International
Special Award.
Entry details
The closing date for entries is Wednesday 29th January.
For details of categories, eligibility, fees and how to enter, visit oneworldmedia.org.uk/awards.
The award ceremony will take place in London at Kings Place, London on Tuesday 6th May 2014.
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