Globe is now accepting submissions for the 11th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA), continuing its quest to honor the finest in journalism and content creation nationwide.
Stories published between June 2023 and August 2024 aligned with this yearโs theme of “#IgnitingProgressโ are eligible. Submissions opened on July 26, 2024, and will close on August 31, 2024.
GMEA@11 is the first year that the awards is expanding to Luzon following years of focusing on Visayas and Mindanao.
To celebrate this milestone, Globe is introducing three new awards, reflecting its commitment to impactful storytelling, supporting its mission of digital enablement and sustainability.
Globe of Good Story of the Year
Formerly known as #KwentongTagumpay: Uplifting Lives Through Digital Technology, the Globe of Good Story of the Year recognizes stories about initiatives that help communities overcome challenges and improve lives. It also promotes purposeful reporting, showcasing campaigns that government sectors can consider, and encouraging relevant discourse and action within the community.
i-KMD Mo Yan! Award
The i-KMD Mo Yan! Award highlights 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 acknowledges 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.
โWe 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,โ said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.
Aside from the new awards, other GMEA@11 categories include:
INTEGRATED NEWS: This category acknowledges the assimilation of traditional and digital, recognizing outstanding stories that reach multiple audiences by adapting new technologies and platforms. The awards are:
โ Radio News Report of the Year
โ TV News Report of the Year
โ Online News Report of the Year
โ 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:
โ Best Blog Post
โ Best Social Media Video
SPECIAL AWARDS: This category recognizes individual excellence and impactful storytelling. The awards are:
โ Newsmaker of the Year: Honors a journalist with a significant impact on the community and industry through their work.
โ 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.
How to Enter
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.