Media & Advocacy Awards – Prestige Africa Education Awards 2025

Honoring the Voices Shaping the Narrative of Education Across Africa

In today’s information-driven society, media and advocacy play a pivotal role in shaping perceptions, policies, and public awareness around education. The Media & Advocacy Awards category of the Prestige Africa Education Awards (PAEA) 2025 recognizes individuals and platforms that use their voices, platforms, and storytelling to elevate the conversation around African education.

Why This Category Matters

Educational change doesn’t happen in silence—it thrives on visibility, public discourse, and digital influence. From investigative journalists covering education policy, to influencers inspiring students online, this category celebrates the power of media to drive awareness, accountability, and innovation in Africa’s learning spaces.

Award Categories

Best Education Journalist / Reporter

This award recognizes a professional journalist who has consistently produced impactful stories, reports, or investigative pieces focused on education at local, national, or continental levels.

Judging criteria:

Originality and depth of reporting
Impact on policy or public opinion
Consistency in covering education topics
Balanced and ethical storytelling

Best Education Documentary / TV Show

Celebrates an outstanding documentary, TV show, or mini-series that highlights educational challenges, innovations, or human-interest stories in Africa’s education landscape.

What we look for:

Production quality and storytelling
Real-world impact or call to action
Reach and accessibility of content
Collaboration with educators, institutions, or communities

Education Influencer of the Year (Online Impact)

This award honors an individual or group using digital media (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, blogs, podcasts, etc.) to positively influence the educational aspirations, awareness, or skills of African youth and educators.

Selection metrics:

Audience engagement and growth
Quality and relevance of content
Educational value and innovation
Impact testimonials or case studies

Nomination Guidelines

To nominate someone:

Select the applicable category
Share a brief citation (max 300 words) highlighting impact
Include links to their work or platform
Provide contact info for nominee or their representative

Deadline: July 15, 2025
🔗 Nominate here: https://awards.prestigeafrica.org/nominate-for-paea/

Who Can Nominate?

Media houses or colleagues
Students, educators, and fans
NGOs and education stakeholders
General public

What Do Winners Receive?

Prestige Africa Education Award plaque & certificate
Continental visibility and press coverage
Featured interviews and editorial spotlight
Badge of honor to use across their platforms
Invitation to the award gala and conference