It is with immense pride and joy that today, the 27th June 2025, we launch the 23rd Platinum and Golden Media Awards a celebration of courage, integrity, and excellence in journalism across Zambia.
These awards are not just accolades; they’re a tribute to the brave media professionals who keep our nation informed, connected, and inspired especially in an era where truth must shine brighter than ever.
The media is the heartbeat of democracy, and today we honour those who have upheld this calling with passion, truth, and resilience.
Now Open for Entries:
- Golden TV Award
This award recognizes the most outstanding journalist in Television or the best television station
- Golden Radio Award
This award recognizes the most outstanding journalist in Radio or the most outstanding radio station
- Golden community media Award
This award recognizes the most outstanding journalist from community media or the most outstanding community media institution
- Golden online media Award
This award recognizes the most outstanding journalist in online media or the best online media institution
- Golden Print Media Award
This award recognizes the most outstanding journalist in print media or the best print media house
SPONSORED CATEGORIES
- Best Mental Health Champion SPONSORED BY (TOTUM SOLUTION LIMITED)
This award recognizes the most outstanding journalists in Radio, Television and Print Media which highlights the crucial role of media professionals in advocating for mental health issues and fostering a more informed and compassionate society.
It recognizes individuals who have shown exceptional skill, empathy, and dedication in shedding light on mental health issues through their work & have contributed to reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and promoting understanding of mental health challenges
- AMR Media Champion Award SPONSORED BY OTRIDAH KAPONA
This award recognizes the most outstanding journalist Either in print or electronic media in Antimicrobial Resistance reporting. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change in ways that render the medications used to cure the infections they cause ineffective. Antimicrobial resistance occurs naturally but is facilitated by the inappropriate use of medicines, for example using antibiotics for viral infections such as cold or flu, or sharing antibiotics. Low-quality medicines, wrong prescriptions, and poor infection prevention and control also encourage the development and spread of drug resistance. Lack of government commitment to address these issues, poor surveillance, and a diminishing arsenal of tools to diagnose, treat, and prevent also hinder the control of antimicrobial drug resistance.
- BEST INDUSTRIALISATION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORTING. SPONSORED BY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC).
This award recognizes the most outstanding media house or journalist in Radio, Television and Print Media whose reporting has effectively highlighted and promoted stories of industrialisation and rural development in Zambia. This award celebrates journalism that brings to light impactful initiatives driving improved livelihoods, wealth creation, and job opportunities in rural communities. It honours media contributions that inspire public awareness, policy action, and investment in rural industrial growth and inclusive economic development.
Entries close 22nd August 2025.
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners: Industrial Development Corporation Zambia | Zanaco | Totum Solution | Ideaholic | Ms. Otridah Kapona | Media Initiative on School Health
