Established in 1988, the One World Media Awards recognise the best media coverage of developing countries, reflecting the social, political and cultural life of people around the globe.
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The One World Media Awards celebrate work across 15 categories and a wide range of media platforms, highlighting the unique role of journalists and filmmakers in bridging the divide between cultures worldwide.
The 2019 winners were announced at the annual One World Media Awards ceremony held at BAFTA in London. The Awards are a fantastic opportunity to view the best in documentary and journalistic coverage of developing countries, and to meet the teams behind the work.
Every year, hundreds of entries from all over the world are judged by our panels of distinguished professionals, each carefully selected from the media and non-profit sectors for their wide ranging experience and expertise.
“Now, more than ever before the One World Media Awards are so important to highlight the silent work of journalists reporting real life stories in a world of fake news. I feel privileged that my work has been selected.”
We would like to thank our generous partners, who make the work of One World Media possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each standard entry is £165, with discounted rates for freelancers (£40) and students (£25). Further discounts are offered to journalists/filmmakers from developing countries. Please fill out this form to be considered for the discounted rate.
Entrants may submit any number of entries into any number of categories, but a separate online entry form and entry fee will be required for each.
Entry fees are non-refundable once paid.
Entrants may submit any number of entries into any number of categories, but a separate online entry form and entry fee will be required for each.
All entries must be submitted and paid for by 13 Feb 2020 to be considered for the awards. The submission portal will close at 23:59 GMT.
Entries will not be accepted into the competition until payment has been received and this should be no later than the deadline of 13 February 2020.
You can read full details in our eligibility and criteria document.
Discounted rates are available for freelancers (£40) and students (£25). Further discounts are offered to journalists/filmmakers from developing countries. Please fill out this form to be considered for the discounted rate.
Entries must have had their first screening, broadcast, theatrical release, launch or publication between 14 February 2019 and 13 February 2020. For film and television entries, this includes scheduled screenings within recognised film, television and documentary festivals.
Entrants whose work is nominated must be prepared to supply, within one week of notification: high resolution digital files or high resolution pdfs of print articles for use in the Awards ceremony, full credit information, synopsis of the entry and 3-5 high resolution images for publication in the Award winners’ catalogue, use on the One World Media website and in any publicity and promotional materials related to the Awards/One World Media in future years.
Tickets will go on sale to the public in April. All nominees will receive one complimentary ticket.
Sponsored by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
For a factual journalistic programme broadcast on television or online, either standalone or one episode from a series, that deals with stories, topics or issues in, about or related to the developing world.
Duration: Entries to this category can be up to one television hour in length.
Please note that entire series/seasons cannot be accepted as a single entry.
Supported by EBU
For an audio feature, podcast, or single programme from a series, broadcast on radio or online, that deals with stories, topics or issues in, about or related to the developing world.
Duration: Entries to this category must not exceed 60 minutes.
Please note that entire series/seasons cannot be accepted as a single entry. Programmes in any language can be entered, however a transcription in English must be provided.
Sponsored by Transparency International
For a piece of media, including broadcast, online, print or film, that deals with any aspect of corruption in or related to the developing world, including investigative reports and features that show the effects of corruption on individuals or society.
Corruption is defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, including everything from grand larceny to petty bribery.
Please note that entire series/seasons cannot be accepted as a single entry.
Sponsored by Google
For websites, interactive online features, apps, interactive documentaries and other digital technologies that use creative and innovative techniques and content to extend knowledge and understanding of, and engagement with, the developing world.
Sponsored by British Red Cross
For a piece of media, including broadcast, online, print or film, that covers refugee and asylum-seeker issues by telling compelling stories that generate empathy, understanding and are reported on accurately and fairly.
Sponsored by Save the Children
For a piece of media, including broadcast, online, print or film, that accurately portrays issues related to children in conflict zones by telling compelling stories that generate empathy and understanding.
For a piece of media, including broadcast, online, print or film, that accurately portrays issues related to children in conflict zones by telling compelling stories that generate empathy and understanding.
Sponsored by Save the Children
For websites, interactive online features, apps, interactive documentaries and other digital technologies that use creative and innovative techniques and content to extend knowledge and understanding of, and engagement with, the developing world.
Sponsored by Google
For a piece of media, including broadcast, online, print or film, that covers refugee and asylum-seeker issues by telling compelling stories that generate empathy, understanding and are reported on accurately and fairly.
Sponsored by British Red Cross
For a factual journalistic programme broadcast on television or online, either standalone or one episode from a series, that deals with stories, topics or issues in, about or related to the developing world.
Sponsored by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
