AIBD is pleased to announce the final winners for the AIBD TV and Radio Awards 2019. The judging session took place on 19 July 2019 at the AIBD office in Kuala Lumpur. The winners were announced during the inaugural ceremony of 45th Annual Gathering / 18th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, held in Paro, Bhutan on 22 August 2019

The judges’ board included Mr Jack Nadarajah, renowned Malaysian Broadcaster; Dr Ramachandran Ponnan, Taylor’s University, Malaysia; Ms Salbiah Mohd Sharif, Assistant Director, Department of Broadcasting Malaysia and Mr Zairul Eizam Abdul Rahman, renowned Malaysian documentary maker.

The panel evaluated the entries for the different award categories based on concept and production values. The final award winners are below.

AIBD TV Award 2019 for the Best TV programme on: The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher:

“Amazing School” from Sri Lanka Rupavahini (TV) Corporation, Sri Lanka

AIBD TV Award 2019 for the best TV programme on The Sound of Silence:

“This is What I Hear – Finding My Way” from Channel News Asia, MediaCorp – Singapore

AIBD Radio Award 2019 for the best radio programme on Rural Women: Tapping the power within:

“Xiaomei, When you are you going to show up?” from News Radio, CNR – China

Reinhard Keune Memorial Award 2019 for the best radio programme on Vanishing Sounds:

“Rechiming China’s Legendary Bells” from China Radio International – China

AIBD is pleased to announce the final winners for the AIBD TV and Radio Awards 2018. The judging session occurred on 16 July 2018 at the AIBD office in Kuala Lumpur. The winners were awarded at the 44^th Annual Gathering / 17th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings to be held from 2 to 4 August 2018 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The judges board included Dr Ramachandran Ponnan, Taylor’s University, Malaysia; Mr Koichi Okumura, Head of Programming, ABU; Mr Chacko Vadaketh, Voice-over artist and Actor; Mr Ravi Gopal, Media Specialist; Mr Rosli Nordin, Radio TV Malaysia.

Based on the entries received for this award, the panel assessed the entries for the different award categories based on concept and production values. The final award winners are below.

AIBD TV Award 2018 for the best TV programme on Netizens (Uplifting society through internet):

“Friday Special” from PTV World, Pakistan Television – Pakistan

AIBD TV Award 2018 for the best TV programme on Youth Mental Health:

“Facing Depression – A Student’s Perspective” from Channel News Asia, MediaCorp – Singapore

AIBD Radio Award 2018 for the best radio programme on Diversity through Sports:

“From Slum to Glory” from All India Radio – India

Reinhard Keune Memorial Award 2018 for the best radio programme on Uplifting communities through Sustainable Tourism:

“Wending, A Mistry Mountain Village” from China Radio International – China

AIBD is pleased to announce the final winners for the AIBD TV and Radio Awards 2018. The judging session occurred on 16 July 2018 at the AIBD office in Kuala Lumpur. The winners were awarded at the 44th Annual Gathering / 17th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings to be held from 2 to 4 August 2018 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The judges board included Dr Ramachandran Ponnan, Taylor’s University, Malaysia; Mr Koichi Okumura, Head of Programming, ABU; Mr Chacko Vadaketh, Voice-over artist and Actor; Mr Ravi Gopal, Media Specialist; Mr Rosli Nordin, Radio TV Malaysia.

Based on the entries received for this award, the panel assessed the entries for the different award categories based on concept and production values. The final award winners are below.

AIBD TV Award 2018 for the best TV programme on Netizens (Uplifting society through internet):

“Friday Special” from PTV World, Pakistan Television – Pakistan

AIBD TV Award 2018 for the best TV programme on Youth Mental Health:

“Facing Depression – A Student’s Perspective” from Channel News Asia, MediaCorp – Singapore

AIBD Radio Award 2018 for the best radio programme on Diversity through Sports:

“From Slum to Glory” from All India Radio – India

Reinhard Keune Memorial Award 2018 for the best radio programme on Uplifting communities through Sustainable Tourism:

“Wending, A Mistry Mountain Village” from China Radio International – China

AIBD is pleased to announce the opening of call of entry for the AIBD Awards 2018. We are pleased to present this opportunity to all AIBD members and affiliates. Supported by AIBD, this competition will provide the opportunity for television and radio producers to receive international recognition for their work.

The Awards are open in the following two categories:

AIBD TV Award for the Best TV programme on:

Category 1: Youth Mental Health : Mental health in youth is becoming a global concern. Social scientists claim that due to drastic changes in cultural norms, lifestyles, technological advancements the situation is getting complex for youth. Stress factors like bullying, technology addiction leading narcissism, early financial pressures, vagueness in life goals are making youth more frustrated worldwide.

This year AIBD awards is focusing on this theme to look at some of the issues in positive context and how media can play a vital role in highlighting the impactful solutions for youth.

Category 2: Netizens (Uplifting society through internet) Internet has become the most powerful communication medium offering great possibilities for social changes. With the evolution of internet in terms of speed, interactivity and accessibility, it is creating its own culture thus rising many opportunities as well as challenges.  

AIBD TV Awards is looking forward for impactful stories that how internet is contributing in uplifting the communities as well as how netizens (internet users) are utilizing it as socially responsible tool to overcome various challenges of cyber world.

AIBD Radio Award and Reinhard Keune Memorial Radio Award for the Best Radio Programme on:

Category 1: Diversity through Sports: Sports has always contributed towards the unification, integration and cohesion in the societies. With our world becoming a global village, it is necessary to understand that sports is one significant way to gather different communities under one flag, learn from each other’s culture to promote cultural diversity.

AIBD Radio awards is seeking interesting and positive stories with a concept of ‘inclusion for all’ in sports thus minimizing the cultural/societal gaps.

Category 2: Uplifting communities through Sustainable Tourism: Traveling and Tourism industry is becoming a huge part of economy for many countries, not only as the significant contributor for their GDP but also in respect of uplifting the communities residing within them. Sustainable tourism in its purest sense is about making a low impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generate income, employment, and the conservation of local ecosystems.We are pleased to present this opportunity to all AIBD members and affiliates. Supported by AIBD, these Awards will provide the opportunity for your television and radio producers to receive international recognition for their work.

“The Prize” consists of US$500.00 cash, a trophy and a certificate presented by AIBD per Award topic.Winners and runners-up will be announced during the 44th Annual Gathering / 17th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, to be hosted by Sri Lanka in August 2018.Please note that producers can submit one programmeper topic (limit of four submissions for the four topics) and the deadline for programme submission is 12 July 2018.

Winners and runners-up will be announced during the 44th Annual Gathering / 17th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, to be hosted by Sri Lanka in August 2018.Please find the relevant information on criteria, regulations and application forms for the AIBD Television & Radio Awards 2018 on our website here.

We look forward to receiving your entries and application forms as soon as possible.

If you have any queries regarding these Awards, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Nabeel Tirmazi (AIBD Programme Manager) at nabeel.tirmazi@aibd.org.my .

AIBD is pleased to announce the opening of call of entry for the AIBD Awards 2018. We are pleased to present this opportunity to all AIBD members and affiliates. Supported by AIBD, this competition will provide the opportunity for television and radio producers to receive international recognition for their work.

The Awards are open in the following two categories:

AIBD TV Award for the Best TV programme on:

Category 1: Youth Mental Health : Mental health in youth is becoming a global concern. Social scientists claim that due to drastic changes in cultural norms, lifestyles, technological advancements the situation is getting complex for youth. Stress factors like bullying, technology addiction leading narcissism, early financial pressures, vagueness in life goals are making youth more frustrated worldwide.

This year AIBD awards is focusing on this theme to look at some of the issues in positive context and how media can play a vital role in highlighting the impactful solutions for youth.

Category 2: Netizens (Uplifting society through internet) Internet has become the most powerful communication medium offering great possibilities for social changes. With the evolution of internet in terms of speed, interactivity and accessibility, it is creating its own culture thus rising many opportunities as well as challenges.  

AIBD TV Awards is looking forward for impactful stories that how internet is contributing in uplifting the communities as well as how netizens (internet users) are utilizing it as socially responsible tool to overcome various challenges of cyber world.

AIBD Radio Award and Reinhard Keune Memorial Radio Award for the Best Radio Programme on:

Category 1: Diversity through Sports: Sports has always contributed towards the unification, integration and cohesion in the societies. With our world becoming a global village, it is necessary to understand that sports is one significant way to gather different communities under one flag, learn from each other’s culture to promote cultural diversity.

AIBD Radio awards is seeking interesting and positive stories with a concept of ‘inclusion for all’ in sports thus minimizing the cultural/societal gaps.

Category 2: Uplifting communities through Sustainable Tourism: Traveling and Tourism industry is becoming a huge part of economy for many countries, not only as the significant contributor for their GDP but also in respect of uplifting the communities residing within them. Sustainable tourism in its purest sense is about making a low impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generate income, employment, and the conservation of local ecosystems.We are pleased to present this opportunity to all AIBD members and affiliates. Supported by AIBD, these Awards will provide the opportunity for your television and radio producers to receive international recognition for their work.

“The Prize” consists of US$500.00 cash, a trophy and a certificate presented by AIBD per Award topic.Winners and runners-up will be announced during the 44th Annual Gathering / 17th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, to be hosted by Sri Lanka in August 2018.Please note that producers can submit one programmeper topic (limit of four submissions for the four topics) and the deadline for programme submission is 12 July 2018.

Winners and runners-up will be announced during the 44th Annual Gathering / 17th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, to be hosted by Sri Lanka in August 2018.Please find the relevant information on criteria, regulations and application forms for the AIBD Television & Radio Awards 2018 on our website here.

We look forward to receiving your entries and application forms as soon as possible.

If you have any queries regarding these Awards, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Nabeel Tirmazi (AIBD Programme Manager) at nabeel.tirmazi@aibd.org.my .

AIBD is pleased to announce the opening of call of entry for the AIBD Awards 2017. We are pleased to present this opportunity to all AIBD members and affiliates. Supported by AIBD, this competition will provide the opportunity for television and radio producers to receive international recognition for their work.

The Awards are open in the following two categories:

AIBD TV Award for the Best TV programme on:

Towards a Waste-free Society: 

Waste in society can occur in many different forms. There can be household energy wastage, food waste, industrial waste and also issues with waste disposal. What are some of the examples of creative and responsible initiatives to reduce waste in society for a more sustainable future?

Bridging the Gender Gap:

Gender Equality’ was listed as No.5 on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. What practical steps have been taken on the ground to achieve this worthy goal towards a gender inclusive society? How can the participation and contribution of women in different arenas of life, from sports to the workplace, be better recognised?

AIBD Radio Award and Reinhard Keune Memorial Radio Award for the Best Radio Programme on:

The Journey of the Migrant:

In recent times, migration has become an issue of global concern. Migrants though are often just described in terms of cold statistics rather than given a human face. Many migrants face untold obstacles and hardships in their search for better prospects or to escape persecution. What personal stories can best highlight the joys and struggles migrants face?

Fighting Deforestation:

Forests cover roughly 30 percent of the world land area and are a vital resource for our survival. Yet every year, vast areas forests are cleared due to logging and agriculture, putting the survival of Earth’s ecosystem at risk. Deforestation is one of the most overlooked global crises with tremendously damaging impact to the environment and humanity in general. How can this growing problem be effectively tackled?

We are pleased to present this opportunity to all AIBD members and affiliates. Supported by AIBD, these Awards will provide the opportunity for your television and radio producers to receive international recognition for their work.

“The Prize” consists of US$500.00 cash, a trophy and a certificate presented by AIBD per Award topic.

Winners and runners-up will be announced during the 43nd Annual Gathering / 16th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, to be hosted by Public Service Media, Maldives in K. Bandos, Maldives from 21 to 23 August 2017.

Please note that producers can submit one programmeper topic (limit of four submissions for the four topics) and the deadline for programme submission is 1 July 2017.

Please find the relevant information on criteria, regulations and application forms for the AIBD Television & Radio Awards 2017 on our website here.

We look forward to receiving your entries and application forms as soon as possible.

If you have any queries regarding these Awards, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Philomena Gnanapragasam(AIBD Senior Programme Manager) at philo@aibd.org.my.

Presentation of AIBD Awards Winners at General Conference 2016 Inauguration

The announcement and presentation of the winners of the AIBD TV & Radio Awards 2016 was conducted at the Inauguration Ceremony of the AIBD General Conference in Tehran, Iran on 25 August 2016. The winners were each presented with a certificate, trophy and USD 500 as reward for their special programmes.

Award winner Mr Jae Eung Jong, Director, Educational Broadcasting System, Korea

Presentation of AIBD Awards Winners at General Conference 2016 Inauguration

The announcement and presentation of the winners of the AIBD TV & Radio Awards 2016 was conducted at the Inauguration Ceremony of the AIBD General Conference in Tehran, Iran on 25 August 2016. The winners were each presented with a certificate, trophy and USD 500 as reward for their special programmes.

Award winner Mr Jae Eung Jong, Director, Educational Broadcasting System, Korea

AIBD TV AWARD 2016 on “Best TV programme on Reviving Lost Cultural Heritage”

“BAGAN: BEYOND THE GREAT KINGDOM” – Educational Broadcasting System, Korea

In this programme, they recreate the ancient kingdom of Bagan in Myanmar and connect the audience to its interesting historical heritage.

Award Winner Mr Bijan Zamanpira, Producer, Press TV, IRIB, Iran

AIBD TV AWARD 2016  on “Best TV programme on Ending Conflict, Promoting Peace”

“SHINGAL’S CHILDREN” – Press TV, IRIB, Iran

This programme explores the plight of those affected by ISIS and forced to relocate in refugee camps.

Mr Yan Chengsheng, Deputy-Director General, SAPPRFT, received both awards and trophies on behalf of winners Mr Guan Jin, Director, China National Radio and China National Radio team 

AIBD RADIO AWARD 2016 on “Best radio programme on Escape from Poverty”

“CONNECTING TONGGUAN VILLAGE WITH THE WORLD” – China National Radio, China

This programme highlighted a terrific initiative which seeks to link rural and urban sectors to decrease poverty.

REINHARD KEUNE’S MEMORIAL AWARD 2016 on “Best radio programme on Emergency Broadcasting”

“SPECIAL BROADCAST OF THE 8.12 EXPLSION AT THE PORT OF TIANJIN” – China National Radio, China

This programme followed a live broadcast during an emergency scenario and the response of the local authorities to save lives.

AIBD is pleased to announce its new initiative — the Golden Bridge Awards on Intercultural Understanding. The Golden Bridge Awards will focus on high-quality radio/TV/online programmes and films from across the world looking at the topic of intercultural understanding. The word 'Bridge' signifies the overcoming of differences, richness of cross-cultural interactions and building of connections across cultures and borders.

AIBD hereby officially opens the Golden Bridge Awards to potential hosts from across the world.

More background information on the Awards and expectations of the hosting parties can be found in the link here. Those organisations interested to host the AIBD Golden Bridge Awards can send their queries and proposals to Saqib Sheikh, Programme Manager, AIBD (saqib@aibd.org.my). 

AIBD is pleased to announce the opening of call of entry for the AIBD Awards 2016. We are pleased to present this opportunity to all AIBD members and affiliates. Supported by AIBD, this competition will provide the opportunity for television and radio producers to receive international recognition for their work.

The Awards are open in the following two categories:

AIBD is pleased to announce the opening of call of entry for the AIBD Awards 2016. We are pleased to present this opportunity to all AIBD members and affiliates. Supported by AIBD, this competition will provide the opportunity for television and radio producers to receive international recognition for their work.

The Awards are open in the following two categories:

AIBD TV Award for the Best TV programme on:

Reviving Lost Cultural Heritage

Each country possesses its own distinctive cultural practices that have been passed from generation to generation, such as craftsmanship, calligraphy, performing arts, etc. In the rush for modernisation, many of these traditional expressions have been lost or are under threat. How can the society work to revive this precious heritage and keep these traditions alive?

Ending Conflict, Promoting Peace

In recent years, we have seen a sharp rise in wars, sectarian conflicts and civil strife. Not enough attention is paid to those who work to foster goodwill, use diplomacy and build bridges between people. What measures are being taken by people on the ground to work to end disharmony and resolve these problems?

AIBD Radio Award and Reinhard Keune Memorial Radio Award for the Best Radio Programme on:

Escape from Poverty

Item No. 1 on the Sustainable Development Goals announced in September 2015 is to ‘End poverty in all its form everywhere’. The issue of poverty alleviation is critical to the development of many countries, yet it is often described in statistical rather than human terms. What are the real personal stories of escaping poverty that can raise awareness on this topic?

Emergency Broadcasting

The Asia-Pacific region remains especially prone to emergencies, such as natural disasters and other manmade disasters. How has radio been a tool to help affected stakeholders in such situations? What are the best showcases of efforts on radio to handle such emergency scenarios to save lives and restore communities?“The Prize” consists of US$ 500.00 cash, a trophy and a certificate presented by AIBD per Award category.

Winners and runners-up will be announced during the 42nd Annual Gathering / 15th AIBD General Conference & Associated Meetings, to be hosted by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran, Iran from 18 to 20 August 2016.

Please note that producers can submit up to one programme per topic and the deadline for programme submission is 1 July 2016.

Please find the relevant information on criteria, regulations and application forms for the AIBD Television & Radio Awards 2016 at the link here.

We look forward to receiving entries and application forms as soon as possible. For any queries regarding this event, please contact Mr. Saqib Sheikh (AIBD Programme Manager) atsaqib@aibd.org.my.