Past Edition · 12thThe Dozenth Edition
Theme: “Bayelsa First: Celebrating Culture, Driving Investment through Media”
October 9, 2025 10:00 AM — The Lady Daima Memorial Event Centre, Osiri Road, Ekeki, Yenagoa
Honoring Excellence in Media
The 12th edition of the Bayelsa Media Awards, themed "Bayelsa First: Celebrating Culture, Driving Investment through Media," was a celebration of local content that showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Ijaw people and promoted Bayelsa State as an investment hub.
Award Categories
Discover the prestigious categories for the 12th Edition Bayelsa Media Awards
Judged Categories
Professional evaluation by industry experts
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SDD Prize for Newscaster of the Year2
SDD Prize for Presenter of the Year3
SDD Prize for Reporter of the Year (Print and Broadcast)4
NCDMB Prize for Niger Delta Region's Oil and Gas Broadcast Reporter of the Year5
NCDMB Prize for Niger Delta Region's Oil and Gas Print Reporter of the Year6
NCDMB Prize for Niger Delta Region's Oil and Gas Economy Reporter of the Year (Print and Broadcast)7
Voice of the Year8
Documentary of the Year9
Cameraman of the Year10
News Editor of the YearVoting Categories
Public voting determines the winners
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Rising Star of the Year2
News Blog of the Year3
Sports Programme of the Year4
Gospel Programme of the Year5
Pidgin Programme of the Year6
Programme of the Year7
Radio Station of the Year8
Television Station of the Year9
Newspaper of the Year (Local)10
Newspaper of the Year (National)11
Entertainment Blog of the Year12
Social Media Content Creator of the Year13
Social Media Content Creator of the Year (Indigenous)14
Indigenous Programme of the Year (Izon)15
Indigenous Programme of the Year (Izon Dialects)16
Radio Disc Jockey of the Year17
Non-Radio Disc Jockey of the YearPrevious Editions Highlights
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