The SADC Media Awards were established in 1996 to recognise best media work in disseminating information on SADC to support the process of regional co-operation and integration in the Region. The SADC Media Awards are open annually to journalists from the SADC Member States in the photo, print, radio and television categories. One can participate in the SADC Media Awards competition by submitting a media entry (photo, television, print article and radio) that promotes SADC Regional Integration and Cooperation to the National Adjudication Committee (NAC), through the National Media Coordinator. The National Adjudication Committee meets and selects one best entry in each category and submits them to the Regional Adjudication Committee (RAC) through the SADC Secretariat. The first prize winner in each category receives US$2,500 and the runner-up receives US$1000.
