The One World Media Awards is one of the foremost Awards events in the UK. It rewards the most outstanding media coverage of the developing world, and recognises the unique role of journalists and filmmakers in bridging the divide between different societies and raising awareness of vital development issues.

One World Media Awards 2012

Established in 1989, the One World Media Awards are presented across 13 categories, including Documentary, Television, Radio, New Media, Children's Rights and Student Achievement.

Entries for the 24th annual One World Media Awards, to be held on Tuesday 8th May 2012 at Kings Place in London, are now closed. Please contact us on 020 7922 7944 with any queries.

As always, the 2012 Awards will showcase the best British media coverage of the wider world. Work from all media platforms and a wide range of genres is celebrated at our annual ceremony, the foremost international media awards event in the UK.

This year, in recognition of changing times, we have introduced the News Award and the Sustainable Development Award.

Notable winners in 2011 included Lindsey Hilsum, who was named Journalist of the Year; the team behind Blood, Sweat and Luxuries, who won the Popular Features Award two years in a row; and Press Award winner Real Life Inside Helmand, by the Guardian's Jonathan Steele. The Drama Award went to Channel 4's The Promise. Click here to see all the winners and nominees and the jury panels in 2011. 

Hal Vogel, Peter Kosminsky, David Aukin, winners of the 2011 Drama Award

Hal Vogel, Peter Kosminsky, David Aukin, winners of the 2011 Drama Award

Timetable for Awards Entries
Qualifying period

8th February 2011 - 30th January 2012

Opening date for entries

Wednesday, 7th December 2011

Closing date for entries

Monday, 30th January 2012

Shortlist announced

Wednesday, 15th February 2012

Nominations announced

Wednesday, 14th March 2012

Awards ceremony

Tuesday, 8th May 2012