Winners of the World Television Awards (WTA) was announced in the Awards ceremony in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The event took place right before the closing ceremony of Asia Media Summit 2019.
WTA had two categories, and this year they focused on the most relevant issues in the respective areas, which was ‘Technology and Humanity – The Impact’ for the Category Humanity, while Category Science and Environment sought to focus on the pollution with the aptly titled ‘Taming the Sea of Plastic’.
The ceremony was grace by the presence of Honourable Minister of Information Cambodia H.E Dr Khieu Kanharith.
The ceremony began with Mr John Maguire Director of International Relations and Cooperation France Médias Monde, who served as the chairperson for the jury session, by giving an overview on the judging and the entries for this year, during his speech he remarked upon the necessity of such awards and for the participants to follow the brief of the categories.
Arab State Broadcasting Union (ASBU) was the main sponsored the Category Humanity. Mr Taleb Kadi Amin, Director of Arab League Arab States Broadcasting Union, Radio and TV Arab Training Center, delivered a speech on behalf of Mr Abdul Rahim Suleiman, Director-General of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). The 1st place was won by MediaCorp, Channel News Asia, Singapore for the documentary ‘Becoming Human: Coding Morality’. Mr Chong Yew Meng who is the programme’s producer was presented the Awards’ trophy and certificate by Mr Saad Muhammed Al Juarias, Vice Chairman of ASBU.
Honourable Minister of Information Cambodia H.E Dr Khieu Kanharith, presented the award and the certificate for the winner of the Category Science and Environment. The Best TV Programme for this category was won by “Plastic Earth” produced by Mr Chul-hoon Song from KBS 1 from Korea. This category was sponsored by the LG Uplus.
During the ceremony Mr Fayyaz Shehryar, President AIBD and Ms Philomena Gnanapragasam, Officiating Director of AIBD accompanied Honourable Minister of Information Cambodia H.E Dr Khieu Kanharith on the stage and congratulated the award winners.
The runners-up for the World Television Awards are:
Category Humanity: Astropreneurs: To the Stars & Beyond by Inez Ana,
Mediacorp, Singapore,
Category Science and Environment: Trash Hero Thailand, Tlejourn
by Prasan Ingkanunt, Thai PBS from Thailand
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The jurors are gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the 2-day judging session for the World TV Awards 2019. As last year, this year’s judging panel comprise industry experts, media professionals and senior TV producers.
Among the countries that entered the competition are; Bangladesh, Brunei, Fiji, Germany, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Korea, Maldives, Mauritius, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
There are two categories for the World TV Awards:
CATEGORY HUMANITY: The Best TV Documentary on Technology and Humanity – The Impact
CATEGORY SCIENCE / ENVIRONMENT: The Best TV Programme on Taming the Sea of Plastic
The winners and runners-up will be announced during the closing ceremony of Asia Media Summit 2019 in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 13th June 2019.
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The finalist for World TV Awards 2019 has been selected. The entries come from 15 countries and winner from each category will receive a cash prize of USD 5000, a trophy and a certificate. The winners will be announced at the 2019 Asia Media Summit Awards ceremony in Siem Reap, Cambodia on Thursday 13th June.
Sponsors and Partners
CATEGORY HUMANITY
The Best TV Documentary on
Technology and Humanity – The Impact
Founder’s Valley: India – Breaking Silence, Ending Violence, Deutsche Welle, Germany
Conversing with Machine, KBS 1, Korea
Becoming Human: Coding Morality, MediaCorp Pte Ltd. Channel News Asia, Singapore
Astropreneurs: To the Stars & Beyond, MediaCorp Pte Ltd. Channel News Asia, Singapore
Open Prospect with the 4th Industrial Revolution, VTV, Vietnam
CATEGORY SCIENCE / ENVIRONMENT
The Best TV Programme on
Taming the Sea of Plastic
Consuming Contaminants?, RTHK 31, Hong Kong
Plastic Earth, KBS 1, Korea
Save the Beach, Public Service Media, Maldives
Tears of the Ocean, SLRC, Sri Lanka
Trash Hero Thailand, Tlejourn, Thai PBS, Thailand
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Winners of World TV Awards Announced at AMS
Journey on Foot “Homewards”, a TV documentary on the life of an immigrant worker who struggles to realise his dream to return to his homeland, broadcast by KBS1, Korea, won the World TV Awards under the Humanity category on Migration or Immigration.
Mr John Maguire, Chairman of the World TV Awards Jury, announced the winner at the Asia Media Summit in New Delhi, India on 11 May 2018. He spoke of the many good content the TV Awards jury screened for this year’s awards.
Jae-Gook Shin served as the programme’s executive producer and its director Han-Seok Kim received the Awards’ trophy and certificate.
The winning entry focuses on Urisamba Ba, a man who spends his days gathering salt in the beautiful Lac Rose of Senegal. He has two wives and 16 children, all dependent on a measly $10 a day income.
Ba lives for a dream and that is to return to his homeland. He saves money for his dream, but life doesn’t make it easy for him as he is exploited by brokers .
In his documentary, Director Kim revealed the harsh environment the migrants are exposed to and also focused on finding a meaning in life though life is harsh. In accepting the award, he hoped people will appreciate better the meaning of human life.
Mr Abdul Rahim Suleiman, Director-General of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), major sponsor for this award on Humanity, congratulated the winner and said their organisation is pleased to be a partner of this important initiative by AIBD and its members.
The winner of the World TV Award for Best TV Programme on Clean Water for Life was “Blueprint for Survival: NEWater produced by MediaCorp, Channel NewsAsia, Singapore.
Ms Mak Ying Kwan, the programme director, received the Award. She said the subject of her programme dealing with the lack of water is a story relevant not only to Singapore but also to the whole world.
“ Blueprint for Survival” is a three-part documentary series showcasing crises that threatened Singapore’s survival and how rising to meet these challenges strengthened and sharpened the mettle of Singaporeans. Its winning entry was the episode entitled “Blueprint for Survival: NEWater”. It focused on Singapore’s efforts to find solutions to attain water independence. The country’s willpower to overcome water shortage made it seek out technology to recycle wastewater for drinking. Key players share insights on how NEWater was created and how it opened doors to huge, unexpected economic opportunities.
Mr Zhang Yilong, Director of Overseas Business Development, StarTimes, sponsor for this Awards’ category on Science/Environment, graced the awards presentation ceremony.
Also present at the event were Col Rajyavardhan SIngh Rathore, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and AIBD Director Chang Jin.
The winners of the World TV Awards 2018 were announced on the 11 May during the Asia Media Summit which took place in New Delhi, India.
The Award ceremony began with Mr Chang Jin, Director of AIBD and Mr John Maguire, Director of International Relations and Cooperation of France Médias Monde were invited on to the stage. As the Chairperson of the jury for the World Television Awards 2018, Mr John Maguire, explained the selection process of the Awards during the ceremony.
“Journey on Foot – Homewards”, broadcast by KBS1 – Korea and directed by Mr Hang Seok won the Award under Humanity Category for the Best TV Documentary on “Immigration or Migration”.
Honorable Minister of State of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, and the sponsor of this category Mr Abdul Rahim Suleiman, Director General, Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), jointly presented a trophy and certificate to Mr Hang Seok.
“Blueprint for Survival – NEWater” directed by Ms Mak Ying Kwan and broadcast by Channel NewsAsia (Mediacorp) – Singapore was the winner for the best TV Programme on “Clean Water for Life”, under the category Science/Environment.
The Honorable Minister of State of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, and the sponsor of this category Mr Zhang Yilong, Director, Overseas Business Development, StarTimes jointly presented a trophy and certificate to Ms Mak Ying Kwan.
For each category the winners will receive a cash prize of US$5,000.
The runner-up for the category Humanity was “The Promising Land”, directed by Ta Quynh Tuand broadcast by Vietnam Television – Vietnam.
“Drinking Water “, directed by Artem Petrov and broadcast by JSC Khabar Agency – Kazakhstan was the runner-up for the category Science/Environment.
The World TV Awards 2018 were supported by Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), StarTimes, Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and France Médias Monde, and organised by Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
]]>AIBD in collaboration with its global partners presents the World Television Awards 2018.
The World TV Awards are open to all broadcasters in Asia, Pacific, Europe, Africa, and North & South America from public, private sector and freelance producers.
“The Winner Prize” consists of US$ 5,000.00 cash, a trophy and a certificate presented by AIBD per Award category.
For 2018, the two World TV Awards categories are:
· Category Humanity for the Best TV Documentary on “Immigration or Migration”
· Category Science/Environment for the Best TV Programme on “Clean Water for Life”
Winners will be presented with their Awards during the Asia Media Summit to be held in New Delhi, India, from 10 – 12 May 2018, a global gathering of broadcasters.
The deadline for programme submission is 12th March 2018.
Criteria & Entry forms are available under “Form & application”
The World TV Awards 2018 are supported by Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), France Médias Monde and Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD).
The winners and runners-up of the World TV Awards 2017 were announced on the 7 June during the Asia Media Summit which took place in Qingdao, China.
The winners and runners-up of the World TV Awards 2017 were announced on the 7 June during the Asia Media Summit which took place in Qingdao, China.
“Driving the Change”, broadcast by EMTV – Papua New Guinea and directed by Mr Marcos Venditti won the Award under Humanity Category for the Best TV Documentary on “Combating Poverty”.
Mr Chang Jin, Director of AIBD, and Mr John Maguire, Director of International Relations and Cooperation of France Médias Monde, who jointly announced the winner, presented a trophy and certificate to Mr Venditti.
Mr John Maguire, Mr Marcos Venditti, Mr Chang Jin
(From left to right)
“Earth, Our Only Planet – Rediscovery of Po” directed by Mr Chan Seok Heo and broadcast by EBS – Korea was the winner for the best TV Programme on “Sustainable Energy for All”, under the category Science/Environment.
Mr Chang Jin and Mr John Maguire presented the trophy and certificate to Ms Hu Mendgie, Marketing Manager EBS – Korea, who represented Mr Chan Seok Heo, who was not able to attend the ceremony.
For each category the winners will receive a cash prize of US$5,000.
Mr John Maguire, Ms Hu Mendgie, Mr Chang Jin
(From left to right)
As the Chairperson of the jury for the World Television Awards 2017, Mr John Maguire, explained the selection process of the Awards during the ceremony.
The runner-up for the category Humanity was “Field Guide to Innovation – Root of Innovation”, directed by Amelia Su and broadcast by Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel NewsAsia, Singapore.
“Solar Power: Green Energy for Green Environment”, directed by Md Imam Hossain and broadcast by Bangladesh Television (BTV) was the runner-up for the category Science/Environment.
The World TV Awards 2017 were supported by Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and Islamic Broadcasting Union (IBU), France Médias Monde, Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
]]>The final jury session of the World TV Awards 2017 took place on 4 and at the AIBD office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The first day was dedicated to the Humanity Award selection, following the next day by the Science/Environment category.
The final jury session of the World TV Awards 2017 took place on 4 and at the AIBD office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The first day was dedicated to the Humanity Award selection, following the next day by the Science/Environment category.
Mr John Maguire, Director of International Relations and Cooperation of France Médias Monde (FMM), France chaired the international jury.
The other members of the jury were:
- Dr Hyunsook Chung, Senior Executive Producer, Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS)
- Mr Alex Reza Shariman Othman, Director, Corporate Communication Department, Radio Television, Malaysia.
- Mr Majed M Alghamdi, General Manager, Planning and Administrative Development, Saudi Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) Saudi Arabia
Ms Geraldine Mouche, Mr John Maguire, Mr Chang Jin, Mr Majed M Alghamdi,
Dr Hyunsook Chung, Mr Alex Reza Shariman Othman (from left to right)
The presentation of the World TV Awards will be held during the Asia Media Summit in Qingdao, China from 6-8 June 2017, a global gathering of broadcasters. The names of the winners and the runners-up will be officially announced on the 7 June 2017.
The World TV Awards 2017 are supported by Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and Islamic Broadcasting Union (IBU), France Médias Monde, Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD).
]]>Considering the importance of the topics and anticipating an overwhelming response from Television Programme Producers, the deadline for programme submission of the World TV Awards 2017 is now extended to Friday 28th April 2016, which will be the final deadline.
Considering the importance of the topics and anticipating an overwhelming response from Television Programme Producers, the deadline for programme submission of the World TV Awards 2017 is now extended to Friday 28th April 2016, which will be the final deadline.
Criteria & Entry forms are available under “Form & application”
