SADC Media Awards Competition for Southern African Journalists 2023

The Awards were established following a decision by the Council of Ministers in 1996 to establish a sector that deals with matters relating to amongst others, information, culture and sport. These awards serve as part of ensuring a link, coordination and synchronisation between formal structures of SADC governments, civil society, academia, labour and the media.

To promote regional integration and cooperation (cross-border issues), the awards aim to recognise excellence in journalism in the area of print, photo, television, radio as well as to encourage media practitioners in member states to cover issues pertaining to the region.

About Southern African Development Community (SADC)

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 16 Member States, namely; Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Established in 1992, SADC is committed to Regional Integration and poverty eradication within Southern Africa through economic development and ensuring peace and security. In 2021, SADC is commemorating 41st Anniversary of its journey from 1st April, 1980 when its forerunner ... read more

SADC Media Awards Competition

Aim and Benefits of SADC Media Awards Competition

• The Awards will include Print, Radio, Television and Photo journalism. Each category carries a first prize of US$2,500;
• The runner-ups in each category will receive a second prize of US$1000 and will receive the prize money and certificates in their respective countries through their National Contact Point;
• The monetary prizes will be accompanied by a certificate signed by the SADC Chairperson;
• The prizes will be paid directly to the winner. In the case of a winner being unable to attend the ceremony, SADC will make arrangements to give the prize in his/her home country.

Requirements for SADC Media Awards Competition Qualification

The Awards are in the fields of Print Journalism, Radio Journalism, Television Journalism and Photo journalism. Prospective entrants are invited to submit their entries accompanied by proof of their nationality to the National Adjudication Committee (NAC) in their respective Member States.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The Secretariat is further advising interested journalists to obtain more information and entry forms from the SADC National Media Coordinators (SNMCs) in their Member States or SADC Website on this link (www.sadc.int). The list of SNMCs can be found on https://www.sadc.int/media-centre/media-contacts/. Completed forms, with all required information typed-in must be submitted to the SNMCs within Member States by 28th February 2023.

For more details, visit SADC website.