Nestlé Nigeria has called for entries for the 2025 Nestlé Media Awards, an annual initiative that celebrates journalistic excellence and impactful storytelling across Nigeria.
Since it started five years ago, the Nestlé Media Awards have recognised journalists who use their platforms to highlight real issues that affect Nigerians, such as affordable nutrition, youth empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and community resilience.
This year, Nestlé Nigeria adds a new category, Business and Economy Reporting, to award excellent journalism that highlights Nigeria’s business landscape, including economic trends, entrepreneurship, policy problems, and growth potential. Unlike the other categories, stories in this category are not required to focus on Nestlé, allowing journalists to emphasise larger solutions and events impacting the nation’s economy. “This update demonstrates Nestlé Nigeria’s dedication to providing solution-driven reporting that informs, inspires, and aids national development,” a statement signed by Toritseju Egbebi, Corporate Affairs Manager, Nestle Nigeria said.
Commenting on the initiative, Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead at Nestlé Nigeria, said the the Nestlé Media Awards have reinforced the company’s commitment to advancing responsible journalism that drives meaningful progress in society.
“We are proud of the role this platform continues to play in recognising stories that inform, challenge perspectives, and elevate conversations around national development,” Uwadoka stated.
“This milestone edition strengthens that commitment with the introduction of the Business and Economy category, reflecting the realities of doing business in Nigeria today. 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.”
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The statement said the Awards are open to journalists and media professionals in print, broadcast and digital media. It urged journalists to submit entries in the following existing categories: Nutrition and Affordable Food Solutions, Environmental Sustainability, Youth Empowerment and Development, Women Empowerment, Community Development, Finance, Agriculture, and Best Photojournalist Award. “Entries in these categories must focus on Nestlé Nigeria’s activities or initiatives, either locally or globally, that align with the theme,” it clarified.
It explained that “submitted stories must have been published between November 9, 2024, and November 7, 2025, and must align with one of the award themes, highlighting activities of Nestlé Nigeria PLC or Nestlé globally.”
“Each entry must include a link or copy of the published work, a short profile of the entrant (minimum 100 words), and a brief description of the story (100 words). Also, each participant may submit one entry per category, and each piece of work may only be entered in one category.
“Submissions must be made via the 2025 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards Entry Form no later than November 8, 2025. They will be evaluated by an independent panel of experienced media and industry professionals using criteria such as accuracy, depth of storytelling, and relevance to societal needs.
“Winners will be announced and celebrated at an award ceremony in Lagos on December 5, 2025. “
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist, scholar and analyst of socioeconomic issues in Nigeria and Africa. He is skilled in energy reporting, business and economy, and holds a master's degree in mass communication.
