Broadcast Media Africa Announced Judging Panel for Awards
The organization has revealed the panel tasked with assessing industry excellence for the upcoming 2026 awards ceremony.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Africa
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Broadcast Media Africa has finalized its judging panel for the second edition of the Broadcast Media Africa Awards. The awards recognize innovation and achievement across the African media landscape.
Why it matters
The ceremony highlights the advancements made by organizations and individuals in developing the African media industry. It serves as a benchmark for excellence in leadership, digital platforms, and commercial impact.
The awards evaluate achievements across five key areas of industry excellence. Eligible entries must have been launched or significantly advanced during the period spanning July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
The players
Broadcast Media Africa
This is an industry organization that focuses on the development and promotion of media innovation across the African continent.
Sugar Chagonda
She serves as a member of the professional judging panel selected to evaluate entries for the 2026 awards.
Ngenda Kamayoyo
He is an industry professional appointed to the panel for the Broadcast Media Africa Awards.
Christina Bwana
She is one of the five judges tasked with evaluating the impact of media projects submitted for consideration.
Nadine Cloete
She is a member of the judging panel who helps determine the winners of the second edition of these awards.
The details
Industry professionals including Sugar Chagonda, Ngenda Kamayoyo, Christina Bwana, Nadine Cloete, and Comfort Mbofana will assess submitted entries based on evidence and impact. The panel is responsible for determining winners in categories ranging from technology to content creation.
Timeline
The eligibility period for entries began on July 1, 2025.
The window for submission closes on June 30, 2026.
Nominations for the awards must be submitted by September 25, 2026.
The final awards ceremony will take place on October 24, 2026.
Travel Outlook
The ceremony serves as an annual institutional marker for media standards across the African continent, following the precedent set by previous editions. As the event moves to Seychelles, it reflects broader shifts in regional conference hosting and the growth of business tourism in the islands.
Industry professionals looking to attend the ceremony in Victoria should finalize travel logistics early, as Seychelles is a high-demand destination during the fall season. Prospective nominees must ensure their submissions meet the eligibility criteria for the 2025-2026 period before the September deadline.
The takeaway
The judging panel plays a critical role in standardizing quality metrics across a diverse and rapidly evolving media landscape. Entrants should focus on providing clear, measurable data regarding their project impact to best position their work for selection.
What happens next
Nominations close on September 25, 2026, followed by the awards ceremony scheduled for October 24, 2026, in Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest industry developments in the Africa section.
More information
To submit an entry or view the judging criteria, visit the Broadcast Media Africa Awards nomination portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadcast Media Africa.
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