Globe is now accepting submissions for the 11th Globe Media Excellence
Awards (GMEA), continuing its quest to honor the finest in journalism and
content creation nationwide.
Stories published between June 2023 and August 2024 aligned with this
year’s theme of “#IgnitingProgress” are eligible. Submissions opened on
July 26, 2024, and will close on August 31, 2024.
GMEA@11 is the first year that the awards is expanding to Luzon following
years of focusing on Visayas and Mindanao.
To celebrate this milestone, Globe is introducing three new awards,
reflecting its commitment to impactful storytelling, supporting its mission
of digital enablement and sustainability.
Globe of Good Story of the Year
Formerly known as *#KwentongTagumpay: Uplifting Lives Through Digital
Technology,* the Globe of Good Story of the Year recognizes stories about
initiatives that help communities overcome challenges and improve lives. It
also promotes purposeful reporting, showcasing campaigns that government
sectors can consider, and encouraging relevant discourse and action within
the community.
i-KMD Mo Yan! Award
The i-KMD Mo Yan! Award highlights the accessibility of healthcare through
digital technology. It celebrates inspiring and empowering storytelling
that focuses on democratizing healthcare for Filipinos across the regions.
This award acknowledges journalists who bring innovative health and
wellness stories to the forefront, aiming to enhance Filipinos’ digital
knowledge and physical well-being.
Senior Digizen Advocate Award
The Senior Digizen Advocate Award honors inspiring and empowering
storytelling about senior citizens who have embraced digital literacy. It
showcases how the elderly use technology to make their daily lives happier,
more convenient, and more fulfilling.
“We are excited to accept entries for GMEA@11, this time not only from
Visayas and Mindanao but also from Luzon. This expansion enables us to
recognize the remarkable talent of journalists and content creators across
the country who capture stories that drive progress and inspire positive
change in the regions,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and
Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.
Aside from the new awards, other GMEA@11 categories include:
INTEGRATED NEWS
This category acknowledges the assimilation of
traditional and digital, recognizing outstanding stories that reach
multiple audiences by adapting new technologies and platforms. The awards
are:
● Radio News Report of the Year
● TV News Report of the Year
● Online News Report of the Year
● Photo of the Year
DIGITAL STORYTELLING
This category celebrates informative, creative, and
engaging storytelling across digital platforms such as YouTube, Instagram,
Facebook, TikTok, and blogs relative to the theme and anchored on any of
the identified sustainability pillars. It also promotes a call to action
and drives positive engagement in the online community. Awards include:
● Best Blog Post
● Best Social Media Video
*SPECIAL AWARDS*: This category recognizes individual excellence and
impactful storytelling. The awards are:
● *Newsmaker of the Year*: Honors a journalist with a significant
impact on the community and industry through their work.
● *Editor of the Year*: Acknowledges exceptional editorial leadership
and contributions to journalism.
Each category will have three winners: 1st and 2nd placers will receive a
cash prize and a trophy, while 3rd place winners will receive a certificate.
Entries will be judged based on content, style, impact, and integration.
Winners will be announced and awarded in December 2024.
*How to Enter*
Interested journalists and content creators may register and submit their
entries via the GMEA@11 website <http://www.globe.com.ph/gmea>.
GMEA@11 aligns with Globe’s sustainability pillars: Digital Nation, Care
for People, and Care for Environment. These pillars guide the themes and
content of the entries, ensuring that the awards contribute to broader
societal goals.
For more information about GMEA@11, please email [email protected].