Global Media Awards 2026
Celebrating Excellence in Journalism for Child Rights
Save the Children is proud the launch its second annual Global Media Awards—celebrating excellence in journalism for child rights.
The competition will open in July 2026, welcoming professional journalists from around the world, inviting those whose storytelling has played a pivotal role in exposing child right issues. Winners will be announced on 20 November, World Children’s Day.
See the WINNERS for Save the Children’s Global Media Awards 2025 here
Categories
Broadcast
Radio/Podcast
Written News (online & print)
Photography
There will be four winners: one from each category.
Entries must have been published or broadcast for the first time between 31 August 2025 and 1 July 2026. An independent jury of judges will review the shortlisted submissions to decide the winners.
BROADCAST (TV, RADIO/PODCAST)
DIGITAL (DATA/MULTIMEDIA)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Timeline
Entries must have been published or broadcast for the first time between 31 August 2025 and 1 July 2026.
Submissions will close 9 August 2026 at 23:59 BST.
Finalists will be announced in October 2026.
The winners will be announced on 20 November 2026 – World Children’s Day.
How to Enter
Before you enter:
Read the criteria & rules
Submit your entry:
Select which category you are applying for
(Broadcast, Radio/Podcast, Written News or Photography)
Upload your files
The Prize
Winners will receive a personalised certificate.