Call for Entries
12th Edition Bayelsa Media Awards 2025
The Dozenth Edition
Sqilful Konseptz is excited to announce that the Bayelsa Media Awards 2025 is now open for entries. The 12th edition of this prestigious event christened the Dozenth edition aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding media work that promotes oil and gas reporting in the region, Bayelsa's rich cultural heritage and topics that drive investment through effective storytelling.
Entry Period
July 1st - July 30th, 2025
Voting & Adjudication
August 1st - September 20th, 2025
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Award Categories
Discover the prestigious categories for the 12th Edition Bayelsa Media Awards
Judged Categories
Professional evaluation by industry experts
Voting Categories
Public voting determines the winners
General Requirements
Please review the following requirements carefully before submitting your entry
Eligibility Requirements
SDD Prizes: Open to Print and Broadcast Journalists working as presenters, reporters and newscasters in Bayelsa State.
NCDMB Prizes: Open to Print or Broadcast Journalists based in the Niger Delta region and reporting on Oil and Gas and economic issues.
Other Entrants: Must be full-time or freelance Print or Broadcast journalists working in Bayelsa State.
Submission Requirements
Entries must be original work and not previously submitted for other awards.
Only one entry per Print or Broadcast Journalist is allowed.
Entries should be a maximum of 1,000 words (Print) or 3 minutes long (Broadcast).
Must have been published/broadcast between September 2024 and July, 2025.
Submission Format
Print Entries
Submit a hard copy or PDF along with a brief summary (max. 250 words) of the report to bayelsamediaawards@gmail.com.
Broadcast Entries
Submit a flash/MP3 file of the presentation or report along with a brief summary (max. 250 words) to bayelsamediaawards@gmail.com.
Deadline: All entries must be submitted on or before the 30th of July, 2025.
Judging Criteria
Judges will look for the following qualities in your submission
Clarity
In-depth reporting
Engaging delivery
Charisma
Presentation
Accuracy
Impact on the audience
Voting Information
Voting Process
The voting categories require a formal submission of names of nominees which will be listed on the voting site.
Voting Link: Coming Soon
Voting Timeline
Voting Opens
August 1st, 2025
Voting Closes
September 20th, 2025 (Midnight)
Winners will be announced at the Bayelsa Media Awards ceremony in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
