The Arts have the power to transform lives while culture is at the heart of today's Africa. Stories should celebrate African culture or The Arts, such as visual art, music, dance, acting, writing, sculpture and crafts

This Award recognises the work of journalists working in new media. Entries should demonstrate how the distinct and multi-faceted nature of digital media was used to tell the story. News websites; individual stories; series of articles and/or mobile content initiatives are eligible for entry. However, all content must have been created specifically for the online medium. Please clearly indicate the URL of your entry and the date it first went live on the entry form. Printouts of stories and/or sites are not accepted in this category.

Stories should demonstrate a contemporary, balanced and clear understanding of any aspect of economic and/or business issues on the continent.

Entries should relate to any issues including protection of the environment and innovative ways to combat environmental damage across the African continent

This award rewards excellence and provides support to African journalists who tell their stories at continuing risk to their lives and safety by covering conflicts, exposing corruption or crises in an atmosphere where information is controlled or often suppressed. Previous recipients include Somiland journalist Mahamud Abdi Jama; Mustafa Haji Abdinur who reported from Somalia under difficult circumstances; the late Deyda Hydara from Gambia; the imprisoned Eritrean journalist Seyoum Tsehaye; Musa Saidykhan whose stories caused him to be tortured and subsequently flee Gambia and DRC journalist Nicaise Kibel’bel Oka who received the Award on behalf of 3 murdered journalists and in recognition of his own bravery having been imprisoned and beaten.

As this category is so specific to the cause of Free Press, it may not always be possible for a journalist to enter his/her own work, so nominations are encouraged from family members, the public, editors or colleagues.

This Award recognises journalists reporting on HIV/AIDS. Entries should relate to issues such as the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and children in communities and the response to the epidemic across the continent including, but not limited to, prevention; protection and treatment initiatives. This category is open to journalists from English, French and Portuguese speaking territories.

Entries may be either an individual photograph or a photographic essay of not more than 5 photos. Both black & white and colour photos accepted. Images that are available for download on agency websites and have not appeared in African media will not be eligible.

Entries may relate to all general health and medical issues including, but not limited to, diseases and their treatments; healthcare development; training of medical personnel; the cost of healthcare; the role of traditional medicines and healers and the exodus of medical professionals from the continent.

This award specifically recognises the work of the print journalist in bringing general news stories to the forefront of the news agenda. Entries may be a single article, covering topical news, or an in-depth feature/series of articles or investigative report. Articles must have first appeared in a printed publication, with proof supplied.

Radio continues to play an integral part in satisfying listeners' appetite for news. Submissions should be general news stories, interviews or features

Entries should relate to any aspect of sports journalism including, but not limited to, reporting of sporting events; the business behind sport; features on personalities and sports as a tool for developing and building national unity.

An extended news story, feature or documentary up to 60 minutes duration

A general news bulletin story not more than 5 minutes duration

A diverse category that covers the many and varied aspects of the travel and tourism industry in Africa and its contribution to a country's socio-economic development.

Please refer to separate entry form. Veuillez utiliser le formulaire d'inscription francophone pour cette catégorie.

Please refer to separate entry form. Por favor, utilize o formulário de entrada em Português para esta categoria