{"id":29094,"date":"2024-03-03T16:57:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T16:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/slaj-honors-outstanding-sierra-leone-journalists-at-2023-national-media-awards"},"modified":"2024-03-03T17:11:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T17:11:36","slug":"slaj-honors-outstanding-sierra-leone-journalists-at-2023-national-media-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/slaj-honors-outstanding-sierra-leone-journalists-at-2023-national-media-awards","title":{"rendered":"SLAJ Honors Outstanding Sierra Leone Journalists at 2023 National Media Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) celebrated media excellence at their annual National Media Awards ceremony, held on March 2nd, 2024, at the Bintumani Hotel.<\/b><\/p>\n

This prestigious event recognizes media professionals for their dedication to professionalism, courage, and ethical conduct within the Sierra Leonean media landscape. BBC\u2019s Umaru Fofanah and Rise Radio\u2019s Asmaa James served as masters of ceremony, while BBC Media Action\u2019s Edward Kargbo led the judging panel.<\/p>\n

Africell and the United Bank of Africa were among the event\u2019s key sponsors.<\/p>\n

The SLAJ\u2019s National Media Awards celebrate the important role journalists play in Sierra Leone and encourage continued commitment to high professional standards.<\/p>\n

Several journalists and media institutions were recognized for their outstanding work, including:<\/p>\n

Jaward Nyallay (Epic Radio):<\/b> Best Reporting on 2023 Elections & Best Radio Presenter<\/p>\n

Phebean Swill (AYV):<\/b> Best TV Presenter<\/p>\n

Mabinty Kamara (Politico Newspaper):<\/b>
\nAmadu Lamrana Bah (AYV):<\/b> Best Journalist 2023<\/p>\n

Abdulai Gbla (Gbla Online):<\/b> Best Feature Story<\/p>\n

Christian Conteh (Ticha Lemp Lemp):<\/b> Best Reporter on the Environment<\/p>\n

Awoko Newspaper:<\/b> Best Media House\/Newspaper of the Year<\/p>\n

Epic Radio:<\/b> Emerging Radio Station of the Year<\/p>\n

AYV Television:<\/b> Best TV Station<\/p>\n

Mamaja Jalloh (AYV):<\/b> Special Recognition Award<\/p>\n

Key amongst the names missing in this year\u2019s ceremony are Thomas Dixon, Editor of Salone Times Newspapaer, Emmanuel Thorli , Editor of the Nigh Watch Newspaper and Amin Kef Ranger, Editor of the Calabash Newspaper. The three are well known to deliver delivered some of the most breaking Stories of the year in 2023 and had been consistent in following up with those stories as they garnered a lot of popularity and a fair market value over the years on sales.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) celebrated media excellence at their annual National Media Awards ceremony, held on March 2nd, 2024, at the Bintumani Hotel. This prestigious event recognizes media professionals for their dedication to professionalism, courage, and ethical conduct within the Sierra Leonean media landscape. 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