Nestlé Nigeria Declares Judging Panel for the 2025 Media Awards

Nestlé Nigeria is happy to announce the distinguished panel of judges for the 2025 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards. This yr’s panel brings collectively achieved professionals in journalism, academia, diet, communications, and improvement, reinforcing Nestlé’s dedication to recognizing excellence in impactful and socially related storytelling.

The panel welcomes Dr. Yvonne Kanalio Olaloku, Vitamin Specialist with the Nestlé Vitamin Institute for Central and West Africa, whose intensive work in fortification advocacy and evidence-based diet brings precious experience to the Awards. Additionally becoming a member of the ranks this yr is Dr. Margaret Agada-Mba, Senior Lecturer in Communication, Media and Cultural Research on the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, recognized for her sturdy background in improvement communication, media analysis, and broadcasting.

They be a part of a workforce of returning judges whose continued service strengthens the Awards’ credibility and rigor. Dr. Sunday John, Senior Lecturer on the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, acknowledged nationally for his works in environmental communication, media analysis, and editorial excellence. Dr. Chioma Emma-Nwachukwu, Programmes Lead for the Lagos Chapter of the Vitamin Society of Nigeria, brings her well-regarded management in public well being diet. Finishing the judging panel is Dr. Rosemary Otalor, Account Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications at APO Group, continues to contribute her seasoned expertise in media relations, strategic communications, and public affairs.

The 2025 Awards acquired 281 entries from journalists throughout the nation, reflecting sturdy nationwide curiosity in themes corresponding to diet and meals methods, environmental sustainability, youth empowerment, ladies empowerment, group improvement, agriculture, and finance. Submissions will likely be evaluated based mostly on accuracy, originality, impression, steadiness, depth, and adherence to moral requirements. The mixed expertise of the judges, these newly becoming a member of and people returning, ensures a rigorous and honest assessment grounded in a deep appreciation for journalism’s position in shaping public understanding and driving progress.

Victoria Uwadoka, Head of Company Communications, Public Affairs & Sustainability at Nestlé Nigeria, mentioned, “We’re honoured to current a judging panel whose skilled accomplishments and dedication to societal development so intently align with the values of the Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards. Their experience and integrity strengthen our mission to focus on journalistic work that brings important points to the forefront. By this Awards platform, we stay dedicated to encouraging factual, insightful, and solution-oriented reporting that not solely informs and conjures up, but additionally contributes meaningfully to the well-being of people, households, and communities throughout Nigeria.”

The Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards stays a celebration of journalistic excellence, shining a lightweight on tales that replicate the nation’s most urgent challenges and alternatives. By this platform, Nestlé reaffirms its dedication to supporting impactful storytelling that drives consciousness and significant change.