Buganda broadcasting services BBS TV Luganda News anchor and journalist, Culton scovia Nakamya is among the few female journalists who scooped an award from National Journalism Awards.
The awards, which attracted 283 entries, were organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) and the National Association of Broadcasters.
Nakamya was awarded as National News Reporting (Broadcast).
The awards, launched in 2014, celebrate and promote exception. In-depth and enterprising journalists working for media outlets in Uganda or regional media houses with wide circulation and significant audience reach in Uganda
Other female award winners included :-
Gillian Nantume from NTV uganda, zurah Nakabugo Working with the Observer
Watsemba Miriam from info Nile Uganda.
Speaking at the awards ceremony in Kampala, Dr Charlotte Kawesa Ntulume, of the Department of Journalism and Communication at Makerere University and the chairperson of the panel, said the entries were adjudicated by a panel of eight judges.
“The criteria we listed to nominate the winners varied for a number of reasons such as the quality of entries, story focus, sourcing, objectivity, and creativity,’’ she said. Dr Kawesa also notified the need to have a conversation with editors in the media to guide reporters on quality and ethical professionalism in order to address mediocrity in the industry.
In recognition of the contribution of women in newsroom structures, Dr George Lugalambi, the executive director of ACME, applauded the female journalists.
“This year, we looked at the potential of women in the news industry and their quality of work in delivery. We, therefore, created the Inspiring Female Journalist Award to extend appreciation towards the good work they do,” he said.
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