The Ministry of Media has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Media Excellence Award 2024, an annual event honoring creative media work that has left its mark on the Saudi media landscape. The award comes as part of a strategic partnership with the Human Capability Development Program, aiming to contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 by strengthening media's role as an influential and effective tool.

The Media Excellence Award recognizes individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to national media, and invites all those interested from the media sector to submit their creative entries through the award's online platform, which is accepting submissions until 28 November 2024.

Media Excellence Award 2024 Details

This year's award focuses on ten diverse categories, including:

  1. Photography.
  2. Press Article.
  3. Press Interview.
  4. Creative Video.
  5. Television Production.
  6. National Song.
  7. Radio.
  8. Podcast.
  9. Digital Coverage of the 1445 Hajj Season.
  10. Best Influencer Account.

This year's award aims to reinforce values of national belonging, develop the skills of media professionals, and encourage excellence and creativity in the media sector. It also underscores the importance of national media content in raising public awareness and strengthening Saudi identity.