Special Achievement Award for Development Media

The special achievement award is for an outstanding community media project or organisation working on the ground in the developing world. The winner will be revealed at the awards ceremony in June, and a representative from the organisation will be flown to London to attend the event.

Read about the six short listed entries for the 2008 Special Award here.

The Special Award winner in 2007 was South Asia’s first independent community radio station, Radio Sagarmatha. Launched 10 years ago, the station gave momentum to the pro-democracy movement in Nepal, which eventually led to the restoration of parliamentary democracy in April 2006. A team of roving reporters (right) ensure that everyone gets their say, from city dwellers to those in the most remote regions of the country. Based in the heart of the Kathmandu Valley, Radio Sagarmatha has changed forever the landscape of broadcasting in Nepal. You can also read an article about them in The Independent here, and find out about the other nominees for the 2007 Special Award here.
 

What do the judges look for?

The award is for community radio/TV initiatives, or advocacy media at grass roots level involving staff from the local area (this can also include print media, a specific programme or channel, or a network of stations).

The project must have evidence of lasting beneficial impacts on the local community and, where applicable, how it has made an impression on public opinion or government policy.

The jury will give greater consideration to projects with a wider reach and a greater impact. It is interested to consider new and innovative ways of reaching a wider audience, while making sure that local views and voices are incorporated.

The jury also looks for some evidence of national/local financial support for the longer term.

Judging Process

The award will be judged by members of The One World Broadcasting Trust. Any questions about the award should be directed to oneworld@owbt.org