INTRODUCTION
The Mzansi Community Media Awards recognize outstanding contributions in community journalism and broadcasting across South Africa. They celebrate the storytellers, reporters, and media platforms that uplift local voices and drive positive change. These awards honour the power of community media in shaping informed, connected, and resilient communities.
Why You Should Enter
✅ Gain industry recognition for your contribution to community media and creative arts
✅ Be profiled on our website, media channels, and partner publications
✅ Network with fellow media professionals, creatives, and national stakeholders
✅ Stand a chance to receive trophies, certificates, and sponsorship exposure
✅ Represent your publication, station, or digital platform at a national level
Key Events in the Awards Process
Date Activity
Entries Open 15 September 2024
Entries Close 24 November 2024
Review & Finalist Selection 14 December 2024
Finalist Announcement January 2025
Awards Ceremony 31 May 2025
General Rules
Only one submission is allowed per category per person.
All entries must include a completed nomination form, a motivation/work sample, and proof of entry fee payment.
Entry fee: R200 per category. This is non-refundable.
Entries without full documentation or payment will not be considered.
Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Eligibility to Enter
To enter, the nominee must:
Be working or active in community media or creative industries (radio, TV, digital, print, etc.)
Be based in South Africa, or producing content primarily for South African communities
Be over the age of 18
Agree to the terms and consent to media usage of their nomination/win
How to Enter
Download or collect the official Nomination Form
Tick the categories you wish to enter
Complete Section A (Personal Details) and include your contact info
Attach your motivation or work sample
Make payment of R100 per entry to:
Bank: First National Bank
Account Name: Inkundla Yezinda Trading & Enterprise
Account Number: 62889635309
Branch: 250655
Email the completed form + proof of payment to:
📧 mzansicommunitymediaawards@gmail.com
Disqualification & Cheating
Submitting fraudulent content, fake references, or work that is not your own will result in immediate disqualification.
Organisers reserve the right to verify entries, and disqualify any participant involved in manipulation or misconduct.
Judges’ decisions are final and not open for dispute.
Award Categories
Entries are open across the following categories:
📰 Print Media
1. Best Reporter
2.Best Sales Rep
3.Best Adverts
4.Best Graphic Designer
5.Best Photography
6.Best Front Page
7.Best Publisher / Editor
📻 Radio Categories
1.Best Reporter
2.Best Presenter
3.Best Current Affairs
4.Best Radio Show
5.Best Technical Producer
6.Best Programme Manager
7.Best Station Manager
📺 Television Categories
1.Best Reporter
2.Best Presenter
3.Best Current Affairs
4.Best TV Show
5.Best Technical Producer
6.Best Station Manager
7.Best Program Manager
8.Best TV Station
9.Best Maskandi Presenter
10.Best Hip-Hop Presenter
💻 Digital Media
1.Best Blogger
2.Best Social Media Page
3.Best Online Publication
4.Best Technology Reporter
Sponsorship & Recognition
We encourage businesses and government departments to partner with us in supporting grassroots media. Sponsors receive:
Brand exposure at the awards
