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.

(SPONSORED BY HIVOS)

Environmental rights investigative journalism award – Recognizing outstanding investigative reporting that exposes environmental rights violations, pollution, environmental harm, regulatory failures, or governance challenges.

Climate Change and resilience reporting award – Recognizing excellence in reporting on climate change impacts, adaptation strategies, resilience-building initiatives, and climate justice issues affecting communities.

Mining, environment and community accountability award – Recognizing impactful reporting on mining activities, environmental compliance, community rights, rehabilitation efforts, and responsible resource extraction.

Environmental justice community storytelling award – Recognizing journalists and content creators who effectively amplify the voices and experiences of affected communities, including women, youth, and marginalized groups.

Radio environmental journalism award – Recognizing outstanding radio reporting, documentaries, talk shows, and community radio programming on environmental rights and environmental governance

Environmental television and documentary award – Recognizing impactful television productions and documentaries addressing environmental rights and sustainability.

Environmental print media award – Recognizing outstanding environmental reporting published in newspapers, magazines, and print-based investigative publications that contribute to public awareness, policy debate, and accountability.

Digital and multimedia environmental reporting award – Recognizing excellence in digital journalism, online storytelling, data journalism, podcasts, photography, video documentaries, and social media content focused on environmental rights.

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.

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.

(SPONSORED BY THE HUNGER PROJECT ZAMBIA)

Food Security and Nutrition Security – This award recognizes the most outstanding journalist Either in print or electronic media. Media plays a vital role in disseminating information on sustainable agricultural practices, nutrition education, and food systems that help communities combat hunger and malnutrition.

Gender Equality, Women and Youth Empowerment – This award recognizes the most outstanding journalist Either in print or electronic media. We recognize the power of media in amplifying women’s and youth voices, promoting inclusive policies, and advancing community-led innovation. This aligns with our philosophy that transformation starts with women and is sustained through youth-led enterprise and leadership.

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) – This award recognizes the most outstanding journalist either in print or electronic media. Media is essential in raising awareness about access to clean water, improved sanitation, and hygiene practices foundational elements for health, dignity, and sustainable development. Our belief that “projects start with water” underscores the critical role of media in promoting WASH as a catalyst for community well-being.

Best Housing Advocacy Media Award – This award recognizes a journalist either in print or electronic media who has consistently and effectively advocated through the media to raise awareness of housing challenges and solutions. It honors impactful storytelling that amplifies community voices and highlights key issues such as housing, housing finance, and affordability. The recipient demonstrates a strong commitment to showcasing innovative housing solutions and the realities faced by underserved communities. Their work contributes to increased public understanding and inspires action toward improving living conditions and expanding access to decent housing for all.