Globe is thrilled to announce that it is now accepting entries for the 11th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA), an initiative that continues to celebrate the best in journalism and content creation across the country.
Eligible stories are those published between June 2023 and August 2024 that align with this year’s theme of “#IgnitingProgress”. The submission window opened on July 26, 2024, and will close on August 31, 2024.
For the first time, GMEA@11 is expanding its reach to Luzon, after years of focusing on the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
To mark this significant expansion, Globe is introducing three new awards that reflect its commitment to impactful storytelling and its mission of digital enablement and sustainability.
Globe of Good Story of the Year
Previously known as #KwentongTagumpay: Uplifting Lives Through Digital Technology, the Globe of Good Story of the Year award recognizes stories about initiatives that empower communities to overcome challenges and enhance lives. It promotes purposeful reporting, showcasing campaigns that can be considered by government sectors, and encourages relevant discourse and action within the community.
i-KMD Mo Yan! Award
The i-KMD Mo Yan! Award emphasizes 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 recognizes 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.
In addition to the new awards, other GMEA@11 categories include:
INTEGRATED NEWS: This category acknowledges the integration of traditional and digital media, 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.
Interested journalists and content creators may register and submit their entries via the GMEA@11 website.
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 gmea@globe.com.ph.
FAQs
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What is the Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA)? GMEA is an initiative by Globe that celebrates the best in journalism and content creation across the country.
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What is the theme for this year’s GMEA? The theme for this year’s GMEA is “#IgnitingProgress”.
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Who can submit entries for the GMEA? Journalists and content creators who have published stories between June 2023 and August 2024 that align with the theme “#IgnitingProgress” can submit entries for the GMEA.
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What are the new awards introduced in GMEA@11? The new awards introduced in GMEA@11 are the Globe of Good Story of the Year, the i-KMD Mo Yan! Award, and the Senior Digizen Advocate Award.
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How can I submit my entry for the GMEA? You can register and submit your entries via the GMEA@11 website.
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When will the winners be announced? The winners of the GMEA will be announced and awarded in December 2024.