Riyadh, January 08, 2024, Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari bestowed honors upon the recipients of the fourth edition of the Media Excellence Award 2023 during a distinguished ceremony on Sunday evening. The event took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in the Kingdom Tower in Riyadh and was organized in collaboration with the Human Capability Development Program, drawing media professionals and enthusiasts from both within the Kingdom and abroad.
This year's award showcased the progression of nearly 20 entries to the final stage from a pool of 2,355 submissions, competing across six media tracks. The participation extended beyond 90 government agencies, with over 65 entries hailing from the private and non-profit sectors.
Among the distinguished winners, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) earned the Photography Award for its captivating photo titled "A Picture for a Thousand Reports." The Independent Arabic newspaper secured the Press Material Award for its compelling piece "Journalism in the Language of Infographics," and the Saudis Initiative received the National Song Award for the impactful work "Saheroon."
The Ministry of National Guard clinched the Creative Video Award for its compelling work entitled "My Children Are Redeemed," while Riyadh Radio was honored with the Audio Producer Award for the program "You We Care." The Television Producer Award went to the Saudi Channel for its outstanding program titled "Earth."
The ceremony also recognized various entities, individuals, and personalities who have left significant media, social, and cultural imprints in their respective fields.
Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari extended his congratulations to the winners of this year's award, including both entities and individuals who presented exceptional media works. He expressed gratitude to all the innovators, regardless of gender, across the nation who participated in this year's award, wishing them continued success in future contests. The Media Excellence Award continues to play a pivotal role in acknowledging and celebrating excellence in the media landscape, encouraging innovation and creativity within the industry.
