George Atkins Communications Award 2025

Applications are open for the George Atkins Communications Award 2025. The George Atkins Communications Award recognizes individual radio broadcasters for their outstanding commitment and contribution to food security and poverty reduction in low-income countries. Apply now for this opportunity and stand a chance to win a prize of $500 CA.

About George Atkins Communications Award

Opportunity Details

Date Published: October 03, 2024
Category: Contest

The George Atkins Communications Award recognizes individual radio broadcasters for their outstanding commitment and contribution to food security and poverty reduction in low-income countries.

It is named after George Atkins, the Founding Director of Farm Radio International. It is presented each year to broadcasters who demonstrate overall excellence in responding to small-scale farmers needs, as well as a strong partnership with Farm Radio International.

Sponsor Organisation: Farm Radio International

Benefits of George Atkins Communications Award

The broadcasters who win the George Atkins Communications Award receive a certificate and a prize of $500 CA.

George Atkins Communications Award Requirments

To be eligible for the award:

You must work at a radio station that has been a
Farm Radio International broadcasting partner for a minimum of one year.
You must have at least three years of experience as a radio broadcaster. This includes time spent volunteering as a broadcaster.

Application Date and Process

Download a suitable application form:

English application form

Amharic application form

Hausa application form

Portuguese application form

Swahili application form

To apply for the award, complete and email an application form to one of the addresses below, along with a photo of yourself working as a broadcaster, and a recording of an episode of your program.

Côte d’Ivoire: [email protected]

Burkina Faso: [email protected]

Ethiopia: [email protected]

Ghana: [email protected]

Mali: [email protected]

Nigeria: [email protected]

Tanzania: [email protected]

Uganda: [email protected]

If you do not live in one of these countries, please send your application form to: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted in English, French, Amharic, Hausa, Swahili, and Portuguese