Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA)

The Next Great Filipino Story

As artificial intelligence and rapid digital innovation transform how we live, work, and connect, Globe reaffirms its dedication to championing trusted, purposeful storytelling across the nation.

For GMEA@13, we shine a light on the human heart of progress, honoring the journalists, creators, and newsmakers who capture how Filipinos harness modern technology to unlock new possibilities, lead with courage, and build opportunities for others.

Together, we celebrate storytellers who inform with integrity, inspire real action, and cultivate lasting public trust. Their powerful narratives remind us that while technology sets the stage, people write our future, all united under this year's official theme: “The Next Great Filipino Story.”

The Road to a Better Tomorrow

Expanding connectivity and access to digital tools while promoting safe, inclusive, and future-ready participation in the digital world.

Digital Enablement and Inclusion

Driving digital inclusion through expanded access to technology, while championing safe, responsible, and empowering participation in today's digital landscape

Societal Well-Being

Uplifting communities and driving lasting progress by equipping Filipinos with the knowledge, tools, and courage to shape a brighter, more connected future together

Climate Action

Championing climate resilience and environmental care by advancing clean power, circular systems, and sustainable practices that safeguard our nation's communities

GMEA@13 Categories

Welcome to the 13th Globe Media Excellence Awards! Browse through the categories.

Radio News Report of the Year

The award honors the best radio news story, demonstrating the highest standards of responsible journalism through effective data gathering and coherent storytelling.

The story must talk about a relevant topic in the community that is relative to the theme and anchored on any of the identified sustainability pillars. It must reflect purposeful reporting, encouraging discourse or action in the community.

It may be in the form of a series pertaining to a developing story. The story must be aired in either traditional radio, digital radio, or teleradyo and posted or released in online platforms (website and/or social media).

Requirements:

Report in MP3 or MP4 format
Transcript in PDF or DOC
Proof of airing
Proof of integration in another platform
- Can include screenshots of social media posts from the same news outfit or story link to the website
Proof of social impact
- Actions by stakeholders in response to the report (in screen captures, links, and/or with documents to support if applicable)

Maximum of 6 entries per entrant.

Entries in the series format are to be rated as one. Maximum of three parts.

Criteria for Judging:

Content (40%)

Depth of local investigation and research
Resourcefulness in gathering facts despite limited budget or access
Balanced and ethical reporting on underreported issues

Community Impact (30%)

Tangible local action, policy response, or community solution (i.e. Did the story prompt a local municipal ordinance, a barangay council response, an official inquiry, or direct community relief, among others)
Proportional audience engagement and grassroots discourse. (i.e. Did it spark meaningful local conversations, town hall meetings, or neighborhood action?)
Direct benefit to the local population or community. (i.e. A story viewed by 2,000 residents in a small municipality that leads to clean water access carries higher impact score than a story with 100,000 passive views nationwide that prompts no action.)

Storytelling and Style (15%)

Narrative clarity, emotional hook, and coherence
Cultural resonance and authenticity to the local community
Effective storytelling regardless of technical or budget limitations

Resourceful Integration (10%)

Cross-platform adaptation using accessible digital tools
Multi-channel reach tailored to local media consumption habits - print, broadcast, online, or social

Submit Entry

TV News Report of the Year

This award honors the best television news story, demonstrating the highest standards of responsible journalism through effective data gathering and coherent storytelling.

It may be in the form of a series pertaining to a developing story. The story must be aired in either traditional or digital TV and posted or released in online platforms (website and/or social media).

Requirements:

Report in MP4 format
Transcript in PDF or DOC
Proof of integration in another platform
- Can include screenshots of social media posts from the same news outfit or story link to the website
Proof of social impact
- Actions by stakeholders in response to the report (in screen captures, links, and/or with documents to support if applicable)

Maximum of 6 entries per entrant.

Entries in the series format are to be rated as one. Maximum of three parts.

Criteria for Judging:

Content (40%)

Depth of local investigation and research
Resourcefulness in gathering facts despite limited budget or access
Balanced and ethical reporting on underreported issues

Community Impact (30%)

Tangible local action, policy response, or community solution (i.e. Did the story prompt a local municipal ordinance, a barangay council response, an official inquiry, or direct community relief, among others?)
Proportional audience engagement and grassroots discourse. (i.e. Did it spark meaningful local conversations, town hall meetings, or neighborhood action?)
Direct benefit to the local population or community. (i.e. A story viewed by 2,000 residents in a small municipality that leads to clean water access carries higher impact score than a story with 100,000 passive views nationwide that prompts no action.)

Storytelling and Style (15%)

Narrative clarity, emotional hook, and coherence
Cultural resonance and authenticity to the local community
Effective storytelling regardless of technical or budget limitations

Resourceful Integration (10%)

Cross-platform adaptation using accessible digital tools
Multi-channel reach tailored to local media consumption habits - print, broadcast, online, or social

Submit Entry

Online News Report of the Year

The award honors the best online news story, demonstrating the highest standards of responsible journalism through effective data gathering and coherent storytelling.

It may be in the form of a series pertaining to a developing story. The story must be published online and/or in print format. It can also be aired in either traditional radio, digital radio, or teleradyo and posted or released in social media.

Requirements:

Report in PDF format
Transcript in PDF or DOC
Proof of publication
Proof of integration in another platform
- Can include screenshots of social media posts from the same news outfit or story link to the website
Proof of social impact
- Actions by stakeholders in response to the report (in screen captures, links, and/or with documents to support if applicable)

Maximum of 6 entries per entrant.

Entries in the series format are to be rated as one. Maximum of three parts.

Criteria for Judging:

Content (40%)

Depth of local investigation and research
Resourcefulness in gathering facts despite limited budget or access
Balanced and ethical reporting on underreported issues

Community Impact (30%)

Tangible local action, policy response, or community solution (i.e. Did the story prompt a local municipal ordinance, a barangay council response, an official inquiry, or direct community relief, among others?)
Proportional audience engagement and grassroots discourse. (i.e. Did it spark meaningful local conversations, town hall meetings, or neighborhood action?)
Direct benefit to the local population or community. (i.e. A story viewed by 2,000 residents in a small municipality that leads to clean water access carries higher impact score than a story with 100,000 passive views nationwide that prompts no action.)

Storytelling and Style (20%)

Narrative clarity, emotional hook, and coherence
Cultural resonance and authenticity to the local community
Effective storytelling regardless of technical or budget limitations

Resourceful Integration (10%)

Cross-platform adaptation using accessible digital tools.
Multi-channel reach tailored to local media consumption habits - print, broadcast, online, or social

Submit Entry

Photo of the Year

This award honors excellence in photojournalism, recognizing the image that best encapsulates and represents a relevant issue, event, or situation relative to the theme, and anchored on any of the identified sustainability pillars.

The photo must demonstrate an outstanding level of visual perception and creativity. It must be posted or released in at least two platforms (traditional print, social media, online news).

Requirements:

High-resolution digital copy of the photo in JPEG
Screen capture and URL of the photo published on the digital platforms of the media outlet or the blogger’s official website or social media (proofs showing photos being published in newspapers only are not qualified)
Proof of integration in another platform
- Can include screenshots of social media posts from the same news outfit or story link to the website
Proof of social impact
- Actions by stakeholders in response to the photo (in screen captures, links, and/or with documents to support if applicable)
- Link and screen capture of social media engagement (reactions, likes, comments, etc.)
- Note: Privacy settings of posts must be in PUBLIC.

Maximum of 6 entries per entrant.

Entries in the series format are to be rated as one. Maximum of three parts.

Criteria for Judging:

Content (40%)

Does it communicate the issue clearly and effectively through its visuals?

Creativity (30%)

Does it convey the idea, message, or thought in an original and imaginative way?

Impact (20%)

Does the photo evoke an emotion from the viewer? Is the visual relevant to the community?
Did it encourage discourse or action on the topic and/or means of addressing issues?

Integration (10%)

Evaluate how effectively the photo is integrated across multiple platforms, such as print, online, and social media.
Consider the seamlessness of the integration, including the consistency of messaging and branding across platforms.
Assess whether the story's integration enhances its accessibility to a broader audience and its impact in the digital age.
Is the integration seamless?
- For print integration - Is the photo layout readable and easy to understand? Did the message stay consistent?
- For social media integration - Is the caption effective? Are the links working or are the chosen graphics, images, or visuals relevant to the story?

Submit Entry

Best Blog Post

This category recognizes informative, entertaining, and creative storytelling using blogs that is relative to the theme and anchored on any of the identified sustainability pillars.

The entry should promote a call to action and drive positive engagement in the online community.

The category is open to all digital media with stories that highlight identified areas in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Requirements:

Formatted article in PDF or DOC (not more than 1,000 words)
Screen capture and URL of the article on the website, and supplementary photos or graphics in JPEG
Proof of social impact
- Actions by stakeholders in response to the report (in screen captures, links, and/or with documents to support if applicable)
- Link and screen capture of social media posts with proof of engagement (reactions, likes, comments, etc.)
- Note: Privacy settings of posts must be in PUBLIC.

Maximum of 6 entries per entrant.

Entries in the series format are to be rated as one. Maximum of three parts.

Criteria for Judging:

Content (50%)

Does it have factual content?
Is the content relevant to the identified sustainability pillars?
Does it creatively convey the message?

Impact (50%)

Is the blog relevant to the target audience or community?
Did it encourage discourse or action as seen through its engagement (likes, reactions, shares, comments, and conversations)?

Submit Entry

Best Social Media Video

This category recognizes informative, entertaining, and creative storytelling using social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) that is relative to the theme and anchored on any of the identified sustainability pillars.

The entry should promote a call to action and drive positive engagement in the online community.

The category is open to all digital media with stories that highlight identified areas in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Requirements:

Video in MP4 format (not more than 60 seconds) with transcript in PDF or DOC
Screen capture and URL of the post
Proof of social impact
- Actions by stakeholders in response to the report (in screen captures, links, and/or with documents to support if applicable)
- Link and screen capture of social media posts with proof of engagement (reactions, likes, comments, etc.)
- Note: Privacy settings of posts must be in PUBLIC.

Maximum of 6 entries per entrant.

Entries in the series format are to be rated as one. Maximum of three parts.

Criteria for Judging:

Content (50%)

Does it have factual content?
Is the content relevant to the identified sustainability pillars?
Does it creatively convey the message?

Impact (50%)

Is the video relevant to the target audience or community?
Did it encourage discourse or action as seen through its engagement (likes, reactions, shares, comments, and conversations)?

Submit Entry

Newsmaker of the Year

This special award honors the impactful body of work of a journalist throughout the given period.

The awardee will be chosen from the journalists nominated by their colleagues, fellow writers, editors and broadcasters alike, based on their contribution and influence in the community and the industry.

Requirements:

Nominators must submit a rationale for their nominees, which should include:

Brief statement as to why the nominator feels the nominee deserves the award
Brief background of the nominee
Names of news outlets and significant news clips showing how and where the nominee made news during the given period
Describe ways in which the nominee has helped the industry

Maximum of 2 entries per nominator.

Criteria for Judging:

Advancing the Industry (45%)

Has this person helped in the development and transformation of the industry?

Leadership and Influence (25%)

Does this person inspire their peers?
Has this person’s influence helped shape the minds of the practitioners of today?
Is this person’s insights valuable and practical for their peers to execute?

Creativity and innovation (30%)

Has this person introduced new ways of thinking?
Does this person’s ideas stand out amongst others?
Does this person come out with impactful works?

Submit Entry

Editor of the Year

This special award honors the contributions to the industry of an editor.

Requirements:

Nominators must submit a rationale for their nominees, which should include:

A brief statement as to why the nominator feels the nominee deserves the award
Brief background of the nominee
Names of news outlets and significant news clips showing how and where the nominee made news during the given period
Describe ways in which the nominee has helped the industry

Maximum of 2 entries per nominator.

Criteria for Judging:

Advancing the Industry (45%)

Has this person helped in the development and transformation of the industry?

Leadership and Influence (25%)

Does this person inspire their peers?
Has this person’s influence helped shape the minds of the practitioners of today?
Is this person’s insights valuable and practical for their peers to execute?

Creativity and Innovation (30%)

Has this person introduced new ways of thinking?
Does this person’s ideas stand out amongst others?
Does this person come out with impactful works?

Submit Entry

Globe of Good Story of the Year

Formerly known as #KWENTONGTAGUMPAY: UPLIFTING LIVES THROUGH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, this award recognizes inspiring stories of triumph—of how an initiative is helping communities hurdle adversities.

The story should be relative to the theme and anchored on any of the identified sustainability pillars. It should reflect purposeful reporting, highlighting the campaigns that government sectors can consider and that can encourage relevant discourse or action in the community.

It may be in the form or mix of the following media: Print, TV, Radio, Digital.

The featured institution, people’s organization, NGO, or LGU that initiated the campaign or program will also be recognized.

Requirements:

FOR DIGITAL – formatted article in PDF or DOC, screen capture and URL of the article on the website, and supplementary photos or graphics in JPEG
FOR PRINT – formatted article in PDF or DOC and high-resolution copy of the published story in PDF or JPEG
FOR TV – report in MP4 format with transcript in PDF or DOC, and certificate of airing
FOR RADIO – report in MP3 or MP4 format with transcript in PDF or DOC, and certificate of airing
Proof of social impact
- Actions by stakeholders in response to the report (in screen captures, links, and/or with documents to support if applicable)
- Link and screen capture of social media posts with proof of engagement (reactions, likes, comments, etc.)
- Note: Privacy settings of posts must be in PUBLIC.

Maximum of 6 entries per entrant.

Entries in the series format are to be rated as one. Maximum of three parts.

Criteria for Judging:

Content (40%)

Depth of local investigation and research
Resourcefulness in gathering facts despite limited budget or access
Balanced and ethical reporting on underreported issues

Community Impact (30%)

Tangible local action, policy response, or community solution (i.e. Did the story prompt a local municipal ordinance, a barangay council response, an official inquiry, or direct community relief, among others?)
Proportional audience engagement and grassroots discourse. (i.e. Did it spark meaningful local conversations, town hall meetings, or neighborhood action?)
Direct benefit to the local population or community. (i.e. A story viewed by 2,000 residents in a small municipality that leads to clean water access carries higher impact score than a story with 100,000 passive views nationwide that prompts no action.)

Storytelling and Style (15%)

Narrative clarity, emotional hook, and coherence
Cultural resonance and authenticity to the local community
Effective storytelling regardless of technical/budget limitations

Resourceful Integration (10%)

Cross-platform adaptation using accessible digital tools.
Multi-channel reach tailored to local media consumption habits - print, broadcast, online, or social

Submit Entry

Most Engaging Story of the Year

The Most Engaging Story of the Year award recognizes the published story that resonated most deeply with the public. It measures real-world reader interest, conversation, and distribution across social media platforms.

Eligibility:

Automatic Qualification: All entries submitted across all award categories are automatically eligible. No separate entry or additional form is required.
Finalist Pool: Only the top 5 finalists from the following awards:
- TV News Report of the Year
- Radio News Report of the Year
- Online News Report of the Year
- Photo of the Year
- Best Blog Post
- Best Social Media Video
- Globe of Good Story of the Year

Evaluation Criteria:

Content Quality (50%)

Source: Carried over from primary category judging based on Content metric only.
Standard Scale: All main categories are scored on a weighted 1–10 scale.
50-Point Conversion:
Content Quality = Average Content Score x 50%

Social Media Engagement (50%)

Source: Total visible reactions, shares, comments, and video Views from submitted screenshots.
- Formula of Participant’s Total Engagement Rate: ((Total reactions + Total # of Shares + Total # of Comments + Total Post Views) ÷ (Total Reach of the post)) × 100
Proportional Scaling: Benchmark against their own page post baseline Reach

General Guidelines

Registration and Submission

To register, interested media should visit the GMEA website and submit their entries via Google Form. All files are uploaded to Google Drive.
Upon receiving the entries, PRWorks will then consolidate all forms and files for data entry and filtering.
If the entries require clarifications or are missing requirements, PRWorks will get in touch with the entrant via email.

Qualifications and Requirement

Entrants who have published works in print, broadcast, and online news platforms during the search period are qualified to join.
Any former journalists whose published articles fall within the search period can also submit entries.
Content are eligible for submission if they have been published during the search period: September 2025 to July 2026.
Entrants are not allowed to submit the same entry to different categories, except for the Globe of Good Story of the Year category.
Submissions can be in a local language. English translation is not required.
Providing Proof of Community Impact is encouraged. It will be used as the basis for the Community Impact criteria.
The deadline for submission is on September 16, 2026.

Prizes

CATEGORY	AWARDS	1ST PRIZE	2ND PRIZE	3RD PRIZE
Integrated News	Radio News Report of the Year	₱30,000	₱20,000	₱5,000
	TV News Report of the Year	₱30,000	₱20,000	₱5,000
	Online News Report of the Year	₱30,000	₱20,000	₱5,000
	Photo of the Year	₱20,000	₱10,000	₱5,000
Digital Storytelling	Best Blog Post	₱20,000	₱10,000	₱5,000
Digital Storytelling	Best Social Media Video	₱20,000	₱10,000	₱5,000
Special Awards	Newsmaker of the Year	₱30,000
	Editor of the Year	₱30,000
	Most Engaging Story of the Year Award	₱20,000
	Globe of Good Story of the Year (Journalist)	₱30,000
	Globe of Good Story of the Year (Community)	₱20,000