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Nominations open for 2023 Ladies in Media Awards in Africa
Mrs Diana Hopeson presents an award to Lali and Lola
The Ladies in Media Organisation has opened nominations for the 2023 edition of its flagship Ladies in Media Awards in Africa.
The awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the media industry across the African continent and stand as a beacon of recognition, honouring trailblazers, and empowering visionaries who have made exceptional strides in their respective fields in media.
The President of the organization, Ms Akua Barden, told The Spectator that the event also seeks to recognise and honour the outstanding efforts of women who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and resilience in shaping the landscape of media in Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, Togo, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and beyond.
It would award individuals in the field of journalism and broadcasting to digital media, content creation, and leadership roles.
The categories include African Female News Anchor of The Year – TV, African Female News Anchor of The Year – Radio, African Female Entertainment Show Host of The Year – TV, African Female Entertainment Show Host of the Year – Radio, African Female Sports Media Personality of the Year, African Female Reporter of the Year and African Female Digital Media Influencer of the Year.
Others are African Female Author of the Year, African Female Journalist of the Year, African Female Voice Over Artiste of the Year, Outstanding African Female Musician of the Year, African Female Producer of the Year and Outstanding African Female Actress of the Year.
The rest are African Female Film Director of the Year, African Female Camera Operator of the Year, African Female Humanitarian of the Year, African Female Print Journalist of the Year, New Female Artiste of the Year and The Purple Award – (Female C.E.O/ Leader in Media).
A statement by the organisation urged interested individuals to visit its official website www.ladiesinmedia. org to access the nomination form, adding that all nominations must include detailed information about the nominee’s achievements and contributions in their respective fields.
The deadline for nominations is December 20.
“The Ladies in Media Awards are not only about honouring achievements but also about inspiring the next generation of women in media. By celebrating the accomplishments of trailblazers, these awards serve as a catalyst for empowerment, encouraging aspiring talents to pursue their dreams fearlessly,” the statement said.
By Andrew Nortey