{
  "id": 12652447,
  "title": "GJA receives 327 entries for 30th media awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/gja-receives-327-entries-for-30th-media-awards",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:12:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/gja-receives-327-entries-for-30th-media-awards/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has received an impressive 327 entries for this year's Media Awards, marking the 30th edition of the esteemed event. The entries came from 206 dedicated journalists across four major media platforms, with online journalism dominating with 125 submissions. Television followed closely with 111 entries, while print and radio each garnered 46 and 45 entries, respectively. The GJA's strong response underscores the journalists' unwavering commitment to professional excellence and underscores the significance of the awards in honoring exceptional journalism.\n\nIn a bid to adapt to the evolving media landscape, the GJA has introduced two new categories for this year's awards: the New Media Platform Award and the Governor’s Economic and Financial Story of the Year Award. The awards committee will meticulously evaluate all submissions before presenting its recommendations to the Association's national executive for approval. The highly anticipated 30th GJA Media Awards ceremony is set to take place on November 7, 2026, in Accra.\n\nGJA President has called for enhanced protection and welfare measures for journalists, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding professional integrity.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has received 327 entries from 206 journalists for this year’s Media Awards as the Association launches the 30th edition of the prestigious ceremony. The entries were submitted across four major media platforms, with online journalism recording the highest number at 125. Television followed with 111 entries, while print and radio […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}