This is the official Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA) Mechanics for 2015.

1. Globe Media Excellence Awards 2015
GLOBE TELECOM broke from tyranny, twice in its long history of inspiring and enriching lives
through communications, and became a vanguard of freedom.
First, when the Japanese Empire’s invasion of the Philippines saw the interruption of the
company’s wireless long-distance services which began in the then-US colony in 1928. Globe
rose from the ashes of the Second World War in 1965 twenty years after the war.
But this revival was cut short by the imposition of Martial Law in 1972, shutting down the
company’s operations for eight years. Globe was granted a tentative new franchise in 1980. A
short time after that, in 1986, the EDSA People Power took place.
Since then, Globe has vowed to be at the forefront of the cause of upholding the people’s basic
rights, including the Freedom of the Press, which was curtailed during the dark years that began
on September 21, 1972, and won back in 1986.
To honor and continue to defend the Freedom of the Press, Globe Telecom launched the Globe
Media Excellence Awards in order to recognize media people who are breaking new grounds in
their field.
Beyond the daily coverage of developing events, Globe wants to further encourage media
excellence in civic, investigative and explanatory journalism that would delve into pressing
societal concerns such as education, poverty, and corruption, among others.
Globe Telecom hopes the annual Media Excellence Awards will serve as the best opportunity and
venue for journalists, broadcasters, and bloggers to be recognized as among the best media
practitioners in the Philippines.
Coverage
VISAYAS
 Cebu
 Iloilo
 Bacolod
MINDANAO
 Cagayan de Oro
 Davao
 General Santos
 Zamboanga
Advocacy and Areas of Concern
All entries for the Globe Telecom Media Excellence Awards shall explore and advocate any or a
combination of the following areas of concern:
 Business and Entrepreneurship
 Information and Communication Technology

2.  Environment and Disaster Response
 Governance and Social Progress
 Youth and Education
Moreover, a major consideration will be the social impact of a piece or body of journalistic work.
Language Challenge
There will be no separate categories or distinction for journalists writing for Bisaya, Hiligaynon,
Chavacano-language dailies. The same standards of excellence shall be applied for all contenders
for an award whether their works are written in English, Bisaya, Hiligaynon or Chavacano.
This should serve as a challenge for local-language writers to level up even as it challenges
English-language writers to further hone their craft and set the pace. Having no separate
categories based on language should challenge journalists to foster the same excellent journalism
standards in English, Bisaya, Hiligaynon, or Chavacano.
Globe Telecom recognizes the importance of developing local languages to strengthen our
national identity even as we keep our edge in English proficiency during the age of information.
Award Categories
PRINT
 Reporter of the Year for Print
Recognition shall be given to the Best Print Reporter (in English, Bisaya, Hiligaynon or
Chavacano) touching any of the advocacies for consistent outstanding performance. The
editor shall likewise be recognized.
 Investigative / Explanatory Story of the Year
Recognition shall be given to the Explanatory / Investigative Story that best enlightens
issues of public importance to the readers and shows enterprise and excellence in data
gathering, documentation, storytelling, presentation, and reader involvement.
 Columnist of the Year
Recognition shall be given to the columnist (in English, Bisaya, Hiligaynon, or
Chavacano) with the best body of works on the identified social concerns.
 Photojournalist of the Year
Recognition shall be given to the photo journalist with the best photograph material on
the identified social concerns.
BROADCAST
 Reporter of the Year for Radio
Recognition shall be given to radio and television commentators and anchors with the
best body of works on the identified social concerns. The editor shall likewise be
recognized.
 Reporter of the Year for Television
Recognition shall be given to radio and television commentators and anchors with the
best body of works on the identified social concerns. The editor shall likewise be
recognized.

3.  Investigative / Explanatory Story of the Year (TV)
Recognition shall be given to the Explanatory / Investigative Story that best enlightens
issues of public importance to the readers and shows enterprise and excellence in data
gathering, documentation, storytelling, presentation, and viewer involvement.
ONLINE
 Blogger of the Year
Recognition shall be given to bloggers with the best body of posts on the identified social
concerns.
 Social Media Advocate of the Year
Recognition shall be given to social media influencer groups, entities, or individuals with
the most influential posts on the identified social concerns. This is in line with Globe
Telecom’s appreciation of the overwhelming public reception of various fast-growing
social networking sites and their great impact to the people’s daily lives.
Screening Process
Qualification
Entrants must be working with print, broadcast (radio & TV) outlets, or must have active blogs or
social media accounts for at least a year during the search period.
Composition
 There will be a screening committee for each of the identified areas
 The screening committee, composed of five, shall come from Mass Communication,
English, Journalism or Local Languages Departments of local colleges universities from
the identified areas
 The screening committee will have as one of its members a local language proficiency
expert who will evaluate and score entries
Requirements
Entrants writing / reporting in local languages shall be required to have an English translation of
the articles for the benefit of judges who are not proficient in the local language. In case of
lengthy investigative or explanatory reports, the entrant should have an English summary that
should include the unique highlights and points.
Entrants are required to attach references on their entry’s social impact. This may include
screenshots of social media discussions and shares; references to subsequent reports and
commentaries (print, radio, and blogs) arising from the entry; actions by government officials,
civil society, and/or ordinary citizens; among other proofs of social impact.
PRINT
 Reporter of the Year
Each contender shall be required to submit hard copies and digital copies (in PDF format
and saved in CD) of at most six (6) published articles within the search period. The

4. screening and nominations committee per area shall select at least three (3) nominees
before handing in to the judges.
Investigative / Explanatory Story of the Year
Each contender shall be required to submit at least one (1) but not more than three (3)
entries with a minimum of 1,200 words each. Entries in series format should be limited to
three (3) parts only. Entries should be the contenders’ published articles within the search
period. Entries should be in hard and digital copies (PDF format and saved in a CD). The
screening and nominations committee per area shall then select the best three (3)
contenders and nominate them for judging.
 Columnist of the Year
Each contender shall be required to submit hard copies and digital copies (in PDF format
and saved in CD) of at most six (6) published articles within the search period. The
screening and nominations committee per area shall select at least three (3) nominees
before handing in to the judges.
 Photojournalist of the Year
Each contender shall be required to submit hard copies and digital copies (in JPEG format
and saved in CD) of at most six (6) published photos within the search period. The
screening and nominations committee per area shall select at least three (3) nominees
before handing in to the judges.
BROADCAST
 Reporter of the Year for Radio
Each contender shall be required to submit at most six (6) digital recordings in MP3
format saved in a CD. The screening and nominations committee per area shall select at
least three (3) nominees for final judging.
 Reporter of the Year for Television
Each contender shall be required to submit at most six (6) digital recordings in either
MP4 or AVI format saved in a CD. The screening and nominations committee per area
shall then select the best three (3) contenders and nominate them for judging.
 Investigative / Explanatory Story of the Year for Television
Each contender shall be required to submit at most six (6) digital recordings in either
MP4 or AVI format saved in a CD. Entries in series format should be limited to three (3)
parts only. The screening and nominations committee per area shall then select the best
three (3) contenders and nominate them for judging.
ONLINE
 Blogger of the Year
Each contender shall be required to submit printed copies and digital copies with URLs
(in PDF format and saved in CD) of at most ten (10) published blog posts within the
search period. The screening and nomination committee per area shall select the best
three (3) contenders and nominate these for judging. Blogs of participating bloggers
should already be existent since May 1, 2014 for Visayas and June 1, 2014 for Mindanao.
 Social Media Advocate of the Year
Each contender shall be required to submit printed copies and digital copies with URLs
(in PDF format and saved in CD) of at most ten (10) published social media posts within
the search period. The screening and nomination committee shall select the best five
contenders and nominate these for judging.

5. Judging
Composition of Judges
 There will be a panel of judges for Visayas and a panel of judges for Mindanao.
 Each panel will have 7 members coming from the following sectors: Government, NGO,
Business, IT, Media, Academe and Church.
Criteria for Judging
MAINSTREAM MEDIA
 Content (50 percent)
Observance of responsible journalism as manifested in the accurate, fair, and balanced
presentation of the story, and in the depth of reporting. Relevance and importance of the
subject to society; excellence in sourcing and corroboration, documentation and data
gathering; and dedication to uncover facts, i.e. information that someone or some agency
may have tried to keep from public scrutiny.
 Style (25 percent)
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively as shown by the writing style, clarity,
logical presentation of issues, coherence, and fluidity of ideas, production quality (for
television), and ability to successfully communicate complex material to the readers and
viewers. Both the English and local language entries shall pass through local language
experts who shall rate these for language proficiency and style. This will be included in
this criterion.
 Social Impact (25 percent)
Story must be a relevant topic and concern to a great number of people or vulnerable
communities.
BLOGGERS
 Consistency of content on the advocacy (50 percent)
 Reader friendly presentation and design of content (20 percent)
 Social impact (30 percent)
SOCIAL MEDIA ADVOCATE
 Content (50 percent)
Consistency of content on the advocacy
 Reader Engagement (20 percent)
Number of comments to the post
 Social Impact (30 percent)
Retweets, shares, favorited, likes
Prizes and Awards
PRINT
 Reporter of the Year for Print/Online
a. Reporter: P20,000 and trophy
b. Editor: P5,000 and plaque

6.  Investigative / Explanatory Story of the Year for Print
a. Reporter: P20,000 and trophy
b. Editor: P5,000 and plaque
 Columnist of the Year: P15,000 and trophy
 Photoj ournalist of the Year: P10,000 and trophy
BROADCAST
 Reporter of the Year for Radio
a. Reporter: P20,000 and trophy
b. Editor: P5,000 and plaque
 Reporter of the Year for Television
a. Reporter: P20,000 and trophy
b. Editor: P5,000 and plaque
 Investigative / Explanatory Story of the Year for Television
a. Reporter: P20,000 and trophy
b. Editor: P5,000 and plaque
ONLINE
 Blogger of the Year: P10,000 and trophy
 Social Media Advocate of the Year: P10,000 and trophy
Submission of Entries & Deadlines
Entries shall be submitted to designated Globe Stores in identified MEA areas:
VISAYAS AREAS (Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod)
 Search period: May 2014 to May 2015
 Deadlines for submission of entries: May 29, 2015
MINDANAO AREAS (Cagayan de Oro, Davao, General Santos, Zamboanga)
 Search period: June 2014 to June 2015
 Deadline for submission of entries: June 30, 2015
Participants must complete the entry form and together with his/her entries and a photocopy of
his/her I.D., enclose this in a long brown envelope and mail or deliver to:
VISAYAS
FOR CEBU
Globe Media Excellence Awards c/o Atty. Mac Gordon
9F The Globe Tower Cebu
Samar Loop cor. Panay Road
Cebu Business Park,
Cebu City 6000

7. FOR ILOILO
Globe Media Excellence Awards c/o Marilez Aristorenas
Globe Store - SM Iloilo
2nd Floor, SM City Iloilo, B. Aquino Ave.
Mandurriao, Iloilo City 5000
FOR BACOLOD
Globe Media Excellence Awards c/o Marilez Aristorenas
Globe Store - Ayala Bacolod
Level 1, Stall F123, The District North Point,
Talisay City 6115
MINDANAO
FOR GENSAN
Globe Media Excellence Awards c/o Kiss Ekong
Globe Store – 3rd
Flr. SM Gen San
Santiago Blvd. Cor. San Miguel St.
General Santos City 9500
FOR DAVAO
Globe Media Excellence Awards c/o Jambie del Rosario
7th
Flr., Abreeza corporate Center,
J.P. Laurel Ave,
Davao City 8000
FOR ZAMBOANGA
Globe Media Excellence Awards c/o Kiss Ekong
Door 2 & 3 ARV Building, San Jose Road
Zamboanga City 7000
FOR CAGAYAN DE ORO
Globe Media Excellence Awards c/o Pearl Cepeda
Globe Store – CDO Limketkai Mall
Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro 9000
Entry Forms are downloadable from www. Globe.com.ph/meawards. Entries must have duplicate
copies. Deadline for submission of entries is May 29, 2015 for Visayas and June 30, 2015 for
Mindanao. No entry shall be accepted after the deadline.
For more inquiries, email globecmea@gmail.com or call (032) 416 7159.