One World Media 2020 Coronavirus Reporting Award for Journalists & Filmmakers

The One World Media Awards this year come at an unusual time, as we face the Covid-19 pandemic.

In response to the exceptional work of journalists and filmmakers covering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries, we are launching the Coronavirus Reporting Award 2020, supported by EBRD. 

We did not want to wait till next year. Entries are open now and the winner will be announced in October 2020.

This is a global story like few others. We’re connected by a shared crisis that presents us all with new ways of living and seeing the world. 

We want to champion stories that show us what is happening beyond our borders and spotlight international perspectives on the pandemic. 

We’re looking for stories that show us the potential solutions, the urgent needs and the surprising implications of COVID-19 around the world.

The Award will be for a piece of media in any format, including print, film, audio, or digital media. You can find the eligibility and selection criteria below. 

• Table of Content
• About One World Media
• One World Media Coronavirus Reporting Award
• Aim and Benefits of One World Media Coronavirus Reporting Award
• Requirements for One World Media Coronavirus Reporting Award Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About One World Media

For over 30 years we have been working with partners in the UK and internationally to support international journalism and promote media coverage of global issues. One World Media is a non-profit organisation based in London, UK.

One World Media Coronavirus Reporting Award

Application Deadline	30 Jul 2020
Country to study
Type	Contest
Sponsor	One World Media
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of One World Media Coronavirus Reporting Award

Certificates will be given to winners

Requirements for One World Media Coronavirus Reporting Award Qualification

All entries should focus on stories, topics or issues in, about or related to the developing world, including Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia or the Post-Soviet States. Jurors will be looking for media that covers underreported stories or new angles and approaches to more familiar stories.

Entries must have had their first screening, broadcast, theatrical release, launch or publication between 1 December 2019 and 30 July 2020.

The Coronavirus Reporting Award is open to entrants anywhere in the world, as long as the work meets one of the following criteria:

• the entry has been broadcast, screened or published (in print or in an established online publication/website) in the UK; OR
• the entry has been broadcast or published (in an established print/online publication/website) internationally and is available for an English-speaking audience; OR
• the entry has been screened at an international film festival

Selection Criteria

Entries will be evaluated based on the overall merit of the piece, with an emphasis on:

Relevance of the coverage

• The focus must be on stories or topics in, about or related to a developing country
• Include the voices and views of people in/from developing countries

Quality of the coverage

• Well-crafted, structured and engaging
• High production and editorial values
• Distils and presents complex topics to the target audience in an understandable and accessible way

Originality and creativity of the coverage

• All entries should highlight underreported stories or issues, or explore new angles on familiar topics.
• We are particularly looking at how the story is told: Is it amplifying voices that are normally unheard? Is it an inspiring story that will create change? Does the story challenge misperceptions or stereotypes of developing countries?

Substance and accuracy of the coverage

• Depth of research and analysis
• Well-researched, accurate and balanced reporting

Impact and reach of the coverage

• Demonstrates the actual impact or potential for the coverage to catalyse change
• May have prompted additional media coverage or policy change
• Consideration may be given to the total audience reached

Application Deadline

July 30, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to One World Media on enter.owmawards.org to apply

For more details, visit One World Media website.