Cebu Metropolitan-Catholic Mass Media Awards Launches Second Edition, Calling for Submissions
The Cebu Metropolitan-Catholic Mass Media Awards, a biennial initiative dedicated to honoring exemplary media works, has officially opened its call for entries for the 2nd edition. This prestigious event celebrates the achievements of media practitioners and organizations within the ecclesiastical province of Cebu, which includes the Archdiocese of Cebu and its suffragan dioceses: Dumaguete, Maasin, Tagbilaran, and Talibon.
Eligibility and Submission Details
To qualify for the awards, media outputs must have been published, displayed, or aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2026. All entries are required to be submitted online on or before the deadline of June 30, 2026. The highly anticipated awarding ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 4, 2026, providing a platform to recognize the best in Catholic-inspired media.
Nominations can be made by visiting the official website at thearchdioceseofcebu.com. Alternatively, interested parties can use the provided links or scan the QR codes included in promotional materials to access submission portals.
Comprehensive Award Categories
The awards encompass a wide range of media formats, ensuring comprehensive recognition across various platforms. The categories are meticulously organized to cover all aspects of media production within the Catholic community.
Television Categories
Television submissions are invited across multiple genres, highlighting the diversity of programming that aligns with Catholic values. Categories include:
- TV News Program
- Entertainment (Variety) Program
- TV Talk Show
- TV Magazine Show
- TV Game Show
- TV Special Events/Feature
- TV Plugs/PSA
Radio Categories (AM and FM)
Radio entries are divided into AM and FM segments, with categories designed to acknowledge the unique contributions of radio broadcasting. These include:
- Radio News Program (AM and FM)
- Radio Public Affairs Program (AM and FM)
- Radio Drama (AM and FM)
- Radio Development Communication Program (Advocacy) (AM and FM)
- Radio Educational Program (AM and FM)
- Radio Commentary Program (AM and FM)
- Radio Talk Show (AM and FM)
- Radio PSA/Plugs (AM and FM)
Print and Online Media Categories
This section recognizes excellence in written and visual journalism, with categories available in both English and Cebuano languages. Key awards include:
- Editorial Writing (Institutional Award) - English and Cebuano
- News Writing (Institutional Award) - English and Cebuano
- Feature Writing (Individual Award) - English and Cebuano
- Editorial Cartooning (Individual Award) - English and Cebuano
- Column Writing (Individual Award) - Opinion and Faith, in English and Cebuano
- Special Reporting/Investigative Reporting (Individual/Group Award) - One-Part and Series, in English and Cebuano
- Photojournalism (Individual Award)
Digital Media and Additional Categories
The awards also embrace modern media platforms, with a focus on digital engagement. Categories for Digital Media - Facebook Page include:
- Best Parish Facebook Page
- Best Shrine Facebook Page
- Best Catholic School Facebook Page
- Best Catholic Organization Facebook Page
- Best Diocesan Commission Facebook Page
Further recognition is given to Advertising, with categories for Print Advertising, Billboard Advertising, Radio Advertising, and TV Advertising. The Publication category honors newsletters, souvenir programs, and books from parishes, dioceses, Catholic organizations, and schools.
Special awards include Video of the Year and Event Coverage of the Year, highlighting standout productions that capture the spirit of Catholic media.
The Cebu Metropolitan-Catholic Mass Media Awards serves as a vital initiative to promote high standards in media within the Catholic community, encouraging creativity and dedication among practitioners. By acknowledging these efforts, the awards aim to foster a culture of excellence and innovation in religious communication.
