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Forum Awards

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About the Award

The award honors and celebrates creativity and excellence in media content production, aiming to promote creativity and innovation across various media fields.

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Award Categories

Journalism

Organizations (Media Institutions)

Data Journalism

Honoring the best journalistic work in any sector that uses and analyzes data to produce detailed and accurate digital reports presented in a simplified and accessible way, including visual elements like infographics and motion graphics.

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Individuals (Media Professionals)

Journalistic Report

Recognizing the most impactful journalists producing distinctive content in sectors like economy, politics, and environment.

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Individuals (Media Professionals)

Opinion Article

For the most distinguished and influential individuals consistently writing opinion articles in the Kingdom.

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Individuals (Media Professionals)

Field Journalism

Honoring the most active field journalists implementing best practices within television work.

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Non-Journalistic Media Content

Organizations (Media Institutions)
Television Programs

Documentary

For the most distinguished documentary television programs in terms of preparation, production, presentation, and target audience engagement.

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Organizations (Media Institutions)
Television Programs

Social Talk Shows

For the most distinguished social talk shows in terms of preparation, production, presentation, and target audience engagement.

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Organizations (Media Institutions)

Podcast Talk Shows

For the best-performing podcast show in terms of handling guests and creating engaging content.

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Organizations (Media Institutions)
Television Programs

Sports

For the most distinguished social talk show in terms of preparation, production, presentation, and target audience engagement.

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Organizations (Academic and Research Centers)
Academic Research in

Media Fields

For the most distinguished academic research in fields like media transformation or the future of media.

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Communication and Public Relations

Entities (Comm, Media and Marketing)
Integrated Advertising Campaigns

Private Sector

For the most outstanding advertising campaigns in the private sector, demonstrating strategy, execution, and use of the latest technologies.

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Entities (Comm, Media and Marketing)
Integrated Advertising Campaigns

Government Sector

For the most outstanding advertising campaigns in the public sector, demonstrating strategy, execution, and use of the latest technologies.

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Forum Special Awards

Best Digital Content( Audience Award )

An award presented to outstanding individuals in digital media content creation. The audience participates in selecting the winner. Individuals (working in the digital media sector).

Media Personality of the Year

An honorary award for those who have contributed to the growth and leadership of Saudi media and have a rich record of achievements and dedication in the media sector. Individuals (working in the media sector).

Award for the Best Use of Digital Media in Promoting Tolerance in Partnership with the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID)

The award is given to institutions or individuals who have demonstrated clear creativity in using digital tools, social media, podcast programs, or various electronic platforms to engage audiences or promote positive content on dialogue and tolerance topics.

Column Writing Award

For individuals who have shown exceptional distinction, impact, and continuity in writing opinion columns in the Arab world. Individuals (column writers).

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Award Journey

Launch and submission of entries

November 23-December 10

Initial screening

November 25-December 15

Advanced screening

December 5-December 22

Judging

December 22-December 31

Announcement of the shortlist of candidates

February 7

Ceremony and announcement of winners

February 21

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Terms and Conditions

The participant’s or nominee’s personal information must be complete and accurate.

Nomination is available to Saudis, residents, and local or Saudi-licensed institutions operating in the Kingdom, except for the "Tolerance Award," "Personality of the Year Award," "Press Column Award," and the "Audience Award for Best Tech Content."

Submissions or nominations should only be uploaded to the official award platform; any submissions or nominations outside the website will not be accepted.

Special conditions for each award category, if any, must be observed individually.

The participant or nominee must own all public and intellectual property rights of the submitted work or partial ownership that grants them submission rights with the consent of other parties, with supporting documents provided.

Participants or nominees must adhere to the specified start and end dates for submissions across all categories.

Members of nomination, filtering, and judging committees cannot participate or nominate for any award categories but may nominate others.

Participation or nomination in multiple awards is allowed, provided all requirements for each category are submitted separately. Only one submission will be chosen if the participant reaches the final stages.

Winners are not allowed to participate in the award for two years after winning.

A winner of one category cannot also win any special awards in the same year.

Participants agree that the Broadcasting Authority or any third party authorized by it may publish these submissions on the website or other media platforms, whether existing or future, including online, mobile, TV, and radio. The nominee also agrees to use it in promotional activities and advertising, and grants the Authority irrevocable rights to display, publish, alter, store, reformat, or license the work to another party for media display.