Awards Categories

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.

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.

Overall Best Female Journalist – School Health Coverage

Overall Best Male Journalist – School Health Coverage Best Print Media Coverage – School Health Coverage

Best Television (TV) – School Health Coverage

Best Online Media – School Health Coverage 

Best Radio – School Health Coverage

SPONSORED BY MEDIA INITIATIVE ON SCHOOL HEALTH (MISH)

This award recognizes outstanding journalists in Radio, Television, Print, and Online Media who have delivered exceptional and impactful reporting on school health. Their work has contributed significantly to public awareness, policy dialogue, and the promotion of health in educational settings across Zambia.

Best Reporting on Investor Education and Protection in Capital Market

Best Reporting on Capital Markets Developments.

(SPONSORED BY SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION)

These awards recognizes reportage that is accurate and presented creatively while shading light on how the Capital Markets operate and benefit the Zambian economy, citizens, and the corporate world.