admin | July 17, 2026
This award recognizes excellent radio programs that serve women listeners. Winning radio programs explore and advance gender equality; for example, by sharing the experiences and opinions of women, addressing topics of importance to women, underlining the role of men in gender equality, etc.
The award is given to the team of people who make this program happen, including the manager(s), producer(s), host(s), presenter(s), reporter(s), technician(s), and others.
In sub-Saharan Africa, women play important roles in farming, family, and the community. Yet they are more likely to experience extreme poverty, malnutrition, and poor health. Women also have less access to and control over resources, including information. That’s why it’s essential for radio programs to serve the needs and interests of women as well as men — when we can contribute to the well-being of women, the well-being of families and communities improves as well.
Winning programs can deal with any subject! The program does not need to focus exclusively on gender equality issues. For example, you can apply with a program about health, education, agriculture, or a combination of topics. What’s important is that your program, no matter the topic, serves women!
In recognition of their excellent work, the winning broadcast team will receive a certificate and a $1,000 CAD prize. The deadline to apply is August 21, 2026
To apply, fill out the application form as a document or an online form. You may also submit an audio recording of your answers, if you prefer. Please also submit a recording of an episode produced in the past year, along with a transcript or detailed summary of the episode (including the different speakers and what they said). Your application must also include an episode runsheet. These documents can be sent to radio@farmradio.org.
Download the application form in English, French, Swahili, Amharic, Portuguese, or Hausa.