Celebrating our 35th Anniversary in 2023, 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.
- Across 15 categories, the Awards celebrate work from all media platforms and across a wide range of genres and themes
- The Awards are open to journalists and filmmakers from anywhere in the world
- The focus is on stories, topics or issues in, about or related to the global south
About One World Media
For over 30 years we have been working with partners in the UK and internationally to support international journalism and promote media coverage of global issues.
One World Media is a non-profit organisation based in London, UK.
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One World Media Awards
Aim and Benefits of One World Media Awards
- A unique opportunity to be recognised by some of the industry’s top professionals and to gain a wider audience for your work
- The only Awards recognising excellence in international journalism and filmmaking specifically from and about the global south
- They are established, with 32 years of providing a platform for important stories to be shared and celebrated
Requirements for One World Media Awards Qualification
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.
*There is a fee to enter the Awards except the Special Award category, which is free. But discounts are available.
Entries must have had their first screening, broadcast, theatrical release, launch or publication between 11 February 2022 and 9 February 2023.
With the exception of the Special Award and Student 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; OR
- the entry has been broadcast or published (in an established print/online publication/website) internationally and is available for an English-speaking audience; OR
- the entry has been screened at an international film festival
Interview date, Process and Venue for One World Media Awards
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 issues
- Explores new angles on familiar topics
- Challenges misperceptions and/or stereotypes of the global south
Substance and accuracy of the coverage
- Depth of research and analysis
- Accurate 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 change
- May have prompted additional media coverage or policy change
- Consideration 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 engaging
- High production and editorial values
- Distils and presents complex topics to the target audience in an understandable and accessible way
Application Deadline
February 9, 2022
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
One World Media on oneworldmedia.awardsplatform.com to apply
For more details, visit One World Media website.
