AFRICA'S PREMIER DIGITAL NEWS AWARDS

The annual awards recognise publishers who have delivered unique and original digital media projects in the last 12 months. From new approaches to digital subscriptions, to impactful native advertising campaigns - projects that inspire us all.

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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 01 JUNE

OUR CATEGORIES

Bring forward your best creative and innovative initiatives. Find out more about the criteria here.

Best News Website
or Mobile Service

Including mobile web and apps, as well as desktop.

Best Paid Content
Strategy

Via subscription, membership or crowdfunding.

Best in Audience
Engagement

Original offers with measurably grow user engagement.

Best Data
Visualisation

Use of infographics, in the context of (for example) breaking news or non-breaking news, information or entertainment.

Best Native Advertising / Branded Content

Added value to readers/users via excellence in content marketing across multiple platforms.

Best Project for News Literacy

Aimed at enhancing news literacy skills, promote critical thinking and further the smart consumption of news.

SEE ALL THE CATEGORIES

PREVIOUS WINNERS

Be part of the 2021 competition and take on the world's digital news media elite.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Join us and expand your possibilities even further.

Step One:
Submissions
Registration takes just a few minutes. After confirming your account, you can start submitting entries. A fee of EUR 50 + VAT per submitted entry applies. Please keep in mind that payments and materials must be received by 25 May 2021.

Step Two:
Jury evaluation

The projects will be evaluated by an exclusive panel of editors and media executives from all over the world. The full list of judges remains confidential during the competition and is disclosed simultaneously with the Awards results.

Step Three:
Award Winners

Winning entries will be published on 22 July 2021. The winners will be eligible for WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards Worldwide, which recognises the best digital initiatives from around the globe.

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