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This informs the public about the Farm Radio Awards 2024. Details about the Program are given below.

Farm Radio Awards 2023

About Farm Radio Awards 2023

Farm Radio International celebrates excellence within its radio network with two awards. The George Atkins Communications Award celebrates an outstanding broadcaster in our network who is committed to family farmers and rural communities. The Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio celebrates a program team that addresses gender equality and has had an impact on the community.

Winners will be announced at a special celebration on World Radio Day 2024.

Program Details

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.

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

Eligibility

To be eligible for the award:

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

Past winners of the George Atkins Communication Award are not eligible to apply for 5 years after receiving the award. If you’re not sure of your station’s eligibility, please contact radio@farmradio.org.

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.

Farm Radio Awards 2023 Application

For those interested in Farm Radio Awards 2023. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 20 October 2023.

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