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The Zanzibar Communication Excellence Awards (ZCEA) 2025 celebrates outstanding achievements in media and strategic communication. Join us in recognizing excellence, innovation, and impact in storytelling and public engagement.
A Closer Look at Creativity
The ZCEA submission process serves as a useful business tool and audit of your creative approach. Looking back at your work helps you move forward with greater insight and strategic direction.
Early Acclaim
ZCEA are among the first major awards of the calendar year to announce winners. This sets the tone early that your work is timely, cutting edge and forward thinking - traits that attract quality talent and clients.
Prestige and Positioning
ZCEA winners are featured on nearly every global ranking and are recognized as industry leaders in producing creative and strategic communication work that drives meaningful impact.
Award Categories
Excellence recognized across individual achievements and institutional innovations
Individual Awards
Honoring outstanding journalists and communication professionals
Best Communication Officer/Public Relations Officer
Recognizing excellence in strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and brand management across public and private sectors
Best Journalist in Print Media
Celebrating outstanding reporting, investigative journalism, and storytelling excellence in newspapers and magazines
Best Journalist in Electronic Media
Honoring exceptional broadcast journalism, including television and radio reporting that informs and engages audiences
Best Journalist in Social Media
Recognizing innovative digital storytelling, audience engagement, and responsible social media journalism practices
Outstanding Journalist Driving Social Change
Celebrating journalists who champion humanitarian efforts, community empowerment, and positive social transformation
Institutional Awards
Recognizing organizational excellence in communication and media
Best Website
Honoring exceptional web design, user experience, accessibility, and effective digital communication strategies
Best Documentary of Achievements
Celebrating compelling visual storytelling that showcases organizational accomplishments and societal impact
Best Social Media Platform
Recognizing innovative social media strategies, community building, and effective digital engagement by institutions
Best Strategic Communication Policy and Implementation Plan
Honoring comprehensive communication frameworks that drive organizational transparency and stakeholder engagement
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Join us in celebrating excellence in communication and media. Submit your nomination today and be part of Zanzibar's most prestigious communication awards.
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The ZCEA 2025 celebrates exceptional achievements in media and strategic communication across Zanzibar. It honors individuals, organizations, and media houses that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and impact in storytelling, public engagement, and brand communication.