By Joke Kujenya
NESTLÉ NIGERIA has announced the opening of entries for the 2024 Media Awards, an annual event aimed at recognizing and rewarding journalistic excellence across the country.
Now in its fourth edition, the awards honour media professionals whose compelling storytelling sheds light on critical issues within the food and beverage industry, fostering meaningful conversations that resonate with the Nigerian public.
Victoria Uwadoka, Head of Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Sustainability at Nestlé Nigeria, emphasized the significance of the awards,
She said: “The Nestlé Media Awards are not merely a celebration of journalistic excellence, but a force for positive change.
“By recognizing and rewarding outstanding media contributions, we are fostering high standards in journalism while motivating intentional, impactful reporting.”
Award Focus Areas
Journalists are invited to submit stories aligned with key thematic areas, including:
Nutrition and Affordable Food Solutions
Environmental Sustainability
Youth Empowerment and Development
Women Empowerment
Community Development
Finance
Agriculture
Best Photojournalist Award
Eligibility and Categories
The competition is open to all Nigerian journalists and media organizations across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Participants can submit individual or team entries in any of the categories mentioned above, covering activities related to Nestlé Nigeria PLC or the global Nestlé brand.
Stories must be published between November 10, 2023, and November 8, 2024—the closing date for entries.
Submission Requirements
To enter, journalists must adhere to the following guidelines:
All entries must be published works from mainstream, online, or broadcast platforms in Nigeria.
Submissions should focus on Nestlé Nigeria PLC or global Nestlé activities relevant to the themes.
Required supporting documents include links to the published works, a minimum 100-word profile of the individual/organization, and a 100-word vivid description of the entry.
Each piece can be submitted in only one category. A series of photographs on one subject with captions will count as one entry.
Participants may submit only one story/published work per category.
Multiple entries in the same category by the same individual may lead to disqualification.
All submissions must be made through the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards Form by November 8, 2024, deadline.
Judging and Criteria
A panel of industry experts will evaluate entries based on:
Accuracy and Balance: The story’s factual narrative and research quality.
Depth: The insightfulness and thoroughness of the coverage.
Alignment with Focus Areas: The story’s relevance to Nestlé Nigeria’s core values of sustainability, nutrition, and community-building.
Awards Ceremony
Winners will be announced at a grand ceremony on December 8, 2024, in Lagos, where leaders from the media, agriculture, and corporate sectors will come together to celebrate excellence and innovation in reporting.
