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The 2026 SADC Media Awards Competition invites journalists from all Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States to submit outstanding journalism work in four categories: Photojournalism, Print Journalism, Television Journalism, and Radio Journalism.
The awards celebrate excellence in reporting that highlights regional cooperation, integration, and development across Southern Africa.
Winners in each category receive US $2,500, and runners-up receive US $1,000. Entries are evaluated first at the national level through National Media Coordinators (NMCs) and then by a Regional Adjudication Committee. All submissions must be routed through the respective National Adjudication Committees and not directly to the SADC Secretariat.
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility
• Open to journalists from SADC Member States whose work was published or broadcast in the preceding eligibility period.
• Work should promote regional cooperation, integration, development, or shared SADC issues such as economy, infrastructure, water, culture, sports, or agriculture.
Categories and Format Requirements
• Print Journalism: Features/articles (minimum 100 words; maximum 2,000 words).
• Radio Journalism: Broadcast material (1-minute minimum; 30-minute maximum); include transcript in Word format.
• Television Journalism: Broadcast material (1-minute minimum; 45-minute maximum) with transcript in Word format.
• Photojournalism: Published photos with captions; single photo or up to 20 photo spreads with original publication.
• All entries must be submitted to the National Adjudication Committee by the national deadlines; direct submissions to the SADC Secretariat are not accepted.
Key Dates
• Entry Deadline: 29 February 2026 (all entries must reach the National Adjudication Committee by this date).
• The SADC Media Awards cycle culminates with winners announced at relevant SADC events and through official announcements following the adjudication process.
Reference:
SADC Media Awards Competition 2026 for Journalists from Southern Africa (USD 14,000 in prizes)