Call for Entries: The 1st Regional Antimicrobial Resistance Media Awards

The World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa is pleased to announce the call for entries
for the 1st Regional AMR Champion Journalist and Media House Awards organized jointly by
quadripartite (FAO, UNEP, WOAH, WHO) and the African Union. These awards aim to recognize
outstanding contributions in raising awareness about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and
promoting responsible journalism in the field.

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat, and effective
communication is crucial in addressing this issue. The Regional AMR Champion Journalist and
Media House Awards seek to acknowledge journalists and media houses that have championed
and demonstrated excellence in reporting, investigative journalism, storytelling, and advocacy
related to AMR.
Categories:

1. Regional AMR Champion Journalist Award: This award recognizes individual journalists
   who have made remarkable contributions to AMR journalism through their investigative reports,
   feature stories, opinion pieces, or other forms of media.
2. Regional AMR Champion Media House Award: This award acknowledges media houses
   that have consistently showcased a commitment to covering AMR-related topics, promoting
   responsible reporting, and raising public awareness about AMR through their organizational
   efforts.
   Eligibility Criteria:
    The awards are open to journalists and media houses (Private/Commercial
   Radio,Community Radio,Television,Print Media,Online Media)operating within the African
   Region.
    Entries must have been published or broadcasted between 01 January, 2022 and 30th
   September, 2023.
    Submissions can include articles, news reports, TV or radio segments, documentaries,
   podcasts, or online multimedia content.
   Submission Guidelines:
3. Fill out the official entry form available on our website attached.
4. Provide a brief description of the submitted work, including the title, date of
   publication/broadcast, and a summary explaining its impact on raising awareness about
   AMR.
5. Submit the entry form and supporting materials via email to
   muhilamemory1@gmail.com. by 20th October, 2023. Please include “AMR Champion
   Journalist Award” or “AMR Media House Award” in the subject line.
6. Entries will be open effective 9
   th October, 2023 and shall close on Friday 30
   th
   October, 2023(before 2 p.m. GMT).