The 10th Globe Media Excellence Awards celebrates innovation stories that uplift lives with compassion, care, and kindness.

This award recognizes an online movement or online campaign with the objective of improving the state of our society and country, relative to the theme and anchored on any of the identified sustainability pillars. It should promote a call to action and drive positive engagement in the online community.

Requirements

• Campaign brief in PDF or DOC
• Screen capture and URL of campaign page/group
• Proof of social impact
  
• Actions by stakeholders in response to the story (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.)
• Privacy settings of posts must be set to PUBLIC.
  

Notes: Participants are allowed up to six entries per category. For those submitting a series, they are allowed up to three parts which will be rated as one full story.

Criteria for Judging

• Content - 50%
  Does the online campaign have content that is relevant and consistent to its advocacy? Does it clearly exhibit the impact of the cause? Does it present facts to drive its content? Does it use different media channels to convey its message?
  

• Impact - 50%
  Does the online campaign encourage discussion/action among its readers as seen through its comments and engagements? Has it reached its target audience based on its views, shares, and likes? Did the story generate positive sentiments and reactions from its audience online (measured by sentiment and engagement)?
  

Best Blog Post

Best Social Media Video

This category recognizes informative, entertaining, and creative storytelling using various digital platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Blog) 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.

Requirements - Best Blog Post

• 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/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.)
  • Privacy settings of posts must be set to PUBLIC

Requirements - Best Social Media Video

• 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 story (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.)
  • Privacy settings of posts must be set to PUBLIC.

Notes: Participants are allowed up to six entries per category. For those submitting a series, they are allowed up to three parts which will be rated as one full story.

Criteria for Judging

• Content - 50%
  Does the campaign have content that is relevant and consistent to its advocacy? Does it clearly exhibit the impact of the cause? Does it present facts to back up its content? Does it use different media channels to convey its message?
  

• Impact - 50%
  Does the campaign encourage discussion/action among its readers as seen through its comments and engagements?  Has it reached its target audience based on its views, shares,  and likes? Did the story generate positive sentiments and reactions from its audience online? Measured by sentiment and engagement
  

This award honors the best news story on radio that demonstrates the highest standards of responsible journalism through effective data gathering and coherent storytelling. The radio report or commentary must be a relevant topic to the community, 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.

The story or documentary may be in the form of a series pertaining to a developing story.

Requirements

• Report in MP3 format
• Transcript in PDF or DOC
• 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)
  

Notes: Participants are allowed up to six entries per category. For those submitting as a series are allowed up to three parts which will be rated as one full story.

Criteria for Judging

• Content - 50%
  Does the piece have a fact-based analogy of the issue at hand and effectively use supporting materials to present all possible sides? Does it adhere to the highest standards of responsible journalism?
  

• Style - 25%
  Does it communicate the issue clearly and effectively as shown by the reporting style, production, clarity, logical presentation of issues, coherence, and fluidity of ideas? Is it able to communicate complex resource material effectively and in a way that is easily understood?
  

• Impact - 25%
  Is the topic relevant to the community? Does it encourage discourse/action on the topic and/or means of addressing issues?
  

This award honors excellence in news reporting for television, highlighting a significant issue related to the theme and anchored to any of the identified sustainability pillars. The TV feature should demonstrate resourceful and purposeful reporting in uncovering relevant issues and exposing even uncomfortable truths for the benefit of the common good. Entries may be in the form of a series pertaining to a developing story.

Requirements

• Report in MP4 format
• Transcript in PDF or DOC
• 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

Notes: Participants are allowed up to six entries per category. For those submitting a series, they are allowed up to three parts which will be rated as one full story.

Criteria for Judging

• Content - 50%
  Does the piece highlight the urgency of the story? Does it adhere to quality writing despite the urgency of the requirement? Does it adhere to the highest standards of responsible journalism?
  

• Style - 20%
  Does it communicate the story clearly and effectively as shown by the writing/reporting style, production, clarity, storytelling, coherence, and fluidity of ideas? Is it able to convey its message easily and effectively through the use of digital tools?
  

• Impact - 30%
  Is the topic relevant to the target audience/community? Does it encourage discourse or interaction through comments and conversations with its audience online? Did the story generate positive sentiments and reactions from its audience online (measured by sentiment and engagement)?
  

The award recognizes inspiring stories of triumph—of how an innovation is uplifting lives and helping communities hurdle various challenges. 

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.

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

Requirements

• For Digital: Formatted article in PDF or DOC, screen capture and URL of the article on the website, and supplementary photos/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 format with transcript in PDF or DOC, and certificate of airing
• Proof of social impact 
• Actions by stakeholders in response to the story (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.)
• Privacy settings of posts must be set to PUBLIC.
  

Notes: Participants are allowed up to six entries per category. For those submitting as a series, they are allowed up to three parts which will be rated as one full story.

Criteria for Judging

• Content - 45%
  Does the piece have a fact-based analysis of the issue at hand and effectively use supporting materials to present all possible sides? Does it adhere to the highest standards of responsible journalism? Does it clearly exhibit the impact of the issue at hand?

• Style - 25%
  Does it communicate the issue clearly and effectively as shown by the writing/reporting style, visual presentation, production, clarity, logical presentation of issues, coherence, and fluidity of ideas? Is it able to communicate complex resource material effectively and in a way that is easily understood?
  

• Impact - 30%
  Is the story relevant to the target audience/community? Did it generate positive engagement and encourage online discourse through likes, reactions, shares, comments, and conversations?
  

This special award honors a journalist and his/her impactful body of work throughout the year.

The person is to be nominated by his/her colleagues—fellow writers, editors, and broadcasters alike—based on his/her 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
• Description of ways in which the nominee has helped the industry
  

Notes: Participants are allowed up to two entries per category. 

Criteria for Judging

• Advancing the Industry - 45%
  Has this person helped in the development and transformation of the industry?

• Leadership and Influence - 25%
  Does he/she inspire his/her peers? Has his/her influence helped shape the minds of the practitioners of today? Are his/her insights valuable and practical for his/her peers to execute?

• Creativity and Innovation - 30%
  Has he/she introduced new ways of thinking? Do his/her ideas stand out amongst others? Does he/she come out with impactful works?

This special award honors the editor and his/her contributions to the industry throughout his/her service.

The person is to be nominated by his/her colleagues—fellow writers, editors, and broadcasters alike—based on positive 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
  

Notes: Participants are allowed up to two entries per category.

Criteria for Judging

• Advancing the Industry - 45%
  Has this person helped in the development and transformation of the industry?

• Leadership and Influence - 25%
  Does he/she inspire his/her peers? Has his/her influence helped shape the minds of the practitioners of today? Are his/her insights valuable and practical for his/her peers to execute?

• Creativity and Innovation - 30%
  Has he/she introduced new ways of thinking? Do his/her ideas stand out amongst others? Does he/she come out with impactful works?

GCash is the leading mobile wallet  in the Philippines. It became the lifeline of Filipinos during the pandemic. From a user-base of 20M pre-pandemic, it has almost quadrupled to 71M to-date, serving 65% of the population. With the aim of democratizing fintech, GCash continuously expands its services offering GInvest, GLoans, GSave and a host of other features now made available to the largely unbanked population. This year, GMEA is calling out for stories that highlight how GCash has been able to uplift the lives of Filipinos.   The I-GCashMo Award recognizes exceptional stories that clearly demonstrate how GCash, with its slew of features, made an impact through any of the following:

• Made everyday life easier
• Aided in livelihood
• Opened up opportunities previously not available or accessible
  

Requirements

• For Digital: Formatted article in PDF or DOC, screen capture and URL of the article on the website, and supplementary photos/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 format with transcript in PDF or DOC, and certificate of airing
• Proof of social impact
  
  • Actions by stakeholders in response to the story (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.)
  • Privacy setting of posts must be set to PUBLIC.
  • Entry must be published from January 15, 2022 onwards.

Criteria for Judging

• Content - 50%
  Does the piece paint a clear picture of digital financial inclusion? Does it clearly showcase the upliftment of life through the use of GCash and its features?
  

• Impact - 50%
  Is the story relevant to the target audience/community? Does it encourage discourse/interaction through comments and conversations with its audience online? Did the story generate positive sentiments and reactions from its audience online (measured by sentiment and engagement)? Did the story encourage the audience to utilize GCash and experience the many benefits that it provides?

Submission of entries is until February 15, 2023.