Application Deadline: February 28, 2027.
Applications are now open for the 2027 SADC Media Awards Competition. The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2027 SADC Media Awards competition in four categories, namely Photo, Print, Television and Radio Journalism.
Established in 1996, the SADC Media Awards recognise outstanding media work that contributes to disseminating information on SADC and promoting greater public understanding of the regional integration agenda. The Awards seek to recognise journalists who demonstrate excellence, originality, accuracy, depth of research and impact in reporting on SADC and matters relating to regional cooperation and integration.
The Awards further recognise the important role of the media in informing citizens about SADC programmes, policies, initiatives and achievements, while providing a platform for journalists to bring regional issues closer to communities across the SADC region. Through quality and impactful journalism, media practitioners contribute to strengthening communication, awareness and visibility of SADC and promoting greater citizen engagement in the regional integration process.
Prize
- The first prize winner in each of the four categories will receive US$2,500, while the runner-up in each category will receive US$1,000.
- The SADC Media Awards are open to journalists from all SADC Member States.
- The winners of the 2027 SADC Media Awards will be announced during the Opening Ceremony of the 47th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, to be held in the Republic of Zambia.
Requirements
Entries are invited from the following categories:
i) Print Journalism: comprising features/articles published in newspapers,
newsletters, websites, magazines.
- Print Journalism submissions should have a minimum of 100 (one hundred words and a maximum of 2000 (two thousand) words.
- ii) Radio Journalism: comprising broadcast material.
- Radio Journalism broadcast material should have a minimum duration of 1 (one) minute and a maximum of 30 (thirty) minutes. All broadcast material should be submitted on a CD or USB. The entries should be accompanied by electronic transcript in word format for translation purposes.
iii)Television Journalism: comprising televised material. - Broadcast material should have a minimum duration of 1 (one) minute and a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes. All broadcast material should be
submitted on a CD or USB. The entries should be accompanied by electronic transcript in word format for translation purposes. iv) Photojournalism: comprising published pictures with a caption. - Photographic entries should have one (1) photo, or a pictorial spread of not more than twenty (20) photos published in one issue/edition. Each entry must be accompanied by an original newspaper in which photo (s) were
published.
f) All entries must be submitted to the National Adjudication Committee not later than February 28, 2027.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the SADC Media Awards Competition
