Awards Wrap: AIB categories revealed, Eco-Logic entries open, Effie committee to highlight marketing effectiveness

19th AIBs for international journalism and factual launched

The Association for International Broadcasting has revealed the 19 categories in its 19th global competition that celebrates the world’s best journalism and factual programming. Each year this renowned and respected competition – called the AIBs – attracts entries in many languages from all over the world. In 2022, more than 400 hours of content was submitted to the AIBs.

New for 2023 are two Presenter of the Year awards – one for TV, the other for radio (or their digital equivalents). There is also a new category rewarding the most innovative docudrama.

“The AIBs are immensely popular in the global media industry,” said Simon Spanswick, AIB chief executive. “We are looking forward to seeing the extraordinary range of stories that are told around the world, helping journalists and programme makers to showcase their work on the global stage. We are privileged that so much remarkable work is entrusted to the AIBs each year and we look forward to celebrating success in our 19th contest.”

The 19 categories in the AIBs 2023 are:

The competition is open for entry until 30 June 2023. Full information on all the categories, including what the international panel of judges will be looking for, is here. 

The awards will be presented at the annual AIBs gala evening taking place this year on 10 November at Church House Westminster in the heart of London. Highlights of the 2022 event can be seen here.

Calling all Eco-Champions: Entries are now open for the 2023 Eco-Logic Awards

 The Eco-Logic Awards showcase and promote South African individuals, organisations, projects, products and services that are beneficial for ‘People and Planet’.

“It’s also a platform to educate consumers about environmental challenges and motivate them to be part of the solution by leveraging their consumer spending to support and buy from those that demonstrate a commitment to building a sustainable society and environment” explains David Parry-Davies, editor of The Enviropaedia and founder of the Eco-Logic Awards.

If you are an Eco-Champion, or want to support another who is, we invite you to enter yourself or nominate another by the 31 July 2023.

The televised award show, which will air on DStv’s People Weather Channel 180 and Openview Channel 115 (available to over 11 million households) will showcase Gold, Silver and Bronze award winners in 12 categories, namely:

1. Climate Change
2. Nature Conservation
3. Water Conservation
4. Circular Economy and Waste innovation
5. Eco-Fashion and Lifestyle
6. Eco-Health and Wellness
7. Eco-Hospitality and Tourism
8. Eco-Innovation
9. Eco-Friendly Products
10. Eco-Communities and Schools
11. Eco-Angel
12. Eco-Warrior

There is no cost to enter the Eco-Logic Awards and all entries will be judged by 12 independent, highly-respected, environmentally conscious executives from a diverse range of occupations and professions.