Announcement of Winners of the Africa Tobacco Control Media Awards 2024
The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 edition of the Africa Tobacco Control Media Awards. This annual competition aims to encourage journalists across the continent to produce impactful and informative media works on tobacco control.
The Africa Tobacco Control Media Awards recognize the best media productions that expose the tactics of multinational tobacco companies aimed at undermining the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The submitted productions must have been created between January and October 2023 and must meet several stringent criteria, including the ability to create impact, journalistic and technical quality, and originality.
We are thrilled to announce the three winners for 2024, each demonstrating journalistic excellence and a remarkable commitment to tobacco control:
Print Category Winner: Ms. Lumbiwe Mwanza
Ms. Lumbiwe Mwanza won the first prize in the Print category for her article published in The Scoop Newspaper. Her work highlights the tactics of multinational tobacco companies and their harmful impacts on public health. The article is available via this link: Article
TV Category Winner: Mr. Dyson Bubala
Mr. Dyson Bubala was honored in the TV category for his report exploring the efforts to counteract the influence of the tobacco industry in Africa. His video report can be viewed here: Video
Radio Category Winner: Mr. Sawadogo Jean Arnaud
Mr. Sawadogo Jean Arnaud was recognized in the Radio category for his report examining the challenges and solutions related to the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in Africa. Listen to his report via this link: Report
These journalists have been awarded for their dedication to revealing the truth about the tobacco industry and for their efforts to raise public awareness about the dangers of tobacco. Their work perfectly illustrates the importance of media coverage in promoting public health and combating the harmful practices of the tobacco industry.
ATCA warmly congratulates Ms. Lumbiwe Mwanza, Mr. Dyson Bubala, and Mr. Sawadogo Jean Arnaud for their remarkable contributions. Their commitment and journalistic excellence are essential for protecting public health and educating the population about the dangers of tobacco.
For media inquiries, please contact:
communication@atca-africa.org
