Remarks by the EU Ambassador at the 2023 Uganda National Journalism Awards

Remarks by H E Mr Jan Sadek Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Uganda 30th August 2023 at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, Chairperson of the Media Council of Uganda, Mr. Paulo Ekochu, Media house owners and editors here present, Journalists and in particular the […]

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Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023: Meet the winners

The Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Wednesday 30 August, 2023. This event is the largest celebration of journalism in Uganda, recognising exceptional talents and their contributions to the field. Widely regarded as the most prestigious journalism awards […]

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Announcing the finalists of the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is delighted to unveil the shortlist of finalists for the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023. Inaugurated in 2014, the Uganda National Journalism Awards are the country’s largest and most reputable celebration of journalistic excellence. These awards have consistently motivated journalists to expand their creative horizons, delve into critical […]

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Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023 open for entries

Key dates: Entries open: 1 June 2023 Entries close: 30 June 2023 Judging process: July 2023 Awards gala: 30 August 2023 African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is pleased to announce the call for entries for the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023. The annual Uganda National Journalism Awards were launched nine years ago to inspire […]

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Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023 entry rules and submission requirements

Please read these instructions carefully to the end. For inquiries send an email to awards[at]acme-ug.org with the subject, ‘UNJA 2023 inquiries‘. Eligibility There is no entry fee. The competition is open to all journalists, freelance or full-time, and independent content producers working in Uganda. Work submitted must be published or broadcast in a Ugandan media […]

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Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023 categories

The 18 competition categories of the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023 come under two segments as follows: 2 institutional awards for media transformation and innovation 16 thematic awards for coverage of specific subjects Carefully review each category description in preparation for the submission of an entry. Do also review the eligibility rules and submission guidelines […]

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Uganda National Journalism Awards gala 2022 – A photo album

On 14 December 2022, African Centre for Media Excellence hosted the seventh edition of the Uganda National Journalism Awards at Mestil Hotel Conference Centre in Kampala. The awards, organised by ACME since 2014, celebrate and promote exceptional, in-depth and enterprising journalism that informs public debate and holds the powerful to account. Across the media industry, 196 journalists […]

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