By Kehinde Ibrahim, Lagos
NESTLE Nigeria has announced the call for entries for the 2025 Nestlé Media Awards, an annual initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating journalistic excellence across the country.
Now in its sixth year, the awards honour media professionals whose reporting sheds light on critical societal issues such as affordable nutrition, youth and women empowerment, environmental sustainability, agriculture, finance, and community development.
In a significant development for this year’s edition, Nestlé Nigeria has introduced a new category: Business and Economy Reporting. This category is designed to spotlight exceptional journalism that explores Nigeria’s economic landscape — including entrepreneurship, economic trends, policy challenges, and growth opportunities — and is the only category that does not require a direct focus on Nestlé’s operations. The addition reflects the company’s commitment to encouraging solution-oriented reporting that informs public discourse and supports national development.
Speaking on the impact of the awards, Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead at Nestlé Nigeria, stated that the initiative continues to reinforce the company’s dedication to promoting responsible journalism that drives meaningful societal progress.
“This milestone edition strengthens that commitment with the introduction of the Business and Economy category, reflecting the realities of doing business in Nigeria today,” she said. “By spotlighting journalism that amplifies solutions and supports growth for both small and large enterprises, we aim to contribute to a more resilient and inclusive economy for all,” she noted.
In addition to the new category, entries are open in existing segments such as Nutrition and Affordable Food Solutions, Environmental Sustainability, Youth Empowerment and Development, Women Empowerment, Community Development, Finance, Agriculture, and the Best Photojournalist Award.
For these categories, submitted works must highlight initiatives or activities by Nestlé Nigeria PLC or Nestlé globally that align with the award themes. The competition is open to Nigerian journalists and media professionals working in print, broadcast, and digital media. To be eligible, entries must have been published or aired between November 9, 2024, and November 7, 2025.
Each submission must include a link or copy of the published work, a short biography of the entrant (minimum 100 words), and a 100-word description of the submitted story.
