Established to promote excellence in content production, the ABU Prizes aim to elevate educational and cultural standards while strengthening international understanding across the region. Each year, the awards honour programmes that demonstrate creativity, storytelling excellence, and meaningful impact within their respective communities.
Open exclusively to ABU Members, the competition spans a diverse range of categories across Audio, Screen, and Digital Media. These include drama, documentary, news reporting, entertainment, children’s programming, sports, and innovative digital storytelling. The awards also feature the distinguished ABU Perspective Award, which recognises content that reflects global themes through local narratives—reinforcing the Union’s role in shaping conversations that matter.
Each edition of the ABU Prizes is guided by a central theme, encouraging broadcasters to explore timely and relevant issues through compelling storytelling. For 2026, the theme “Healing” invites entries that reflect resilience, well-being, and the human capacity to overcome challenges—capturing stories that resonate deeply across cultures and communities.
Beyond recognition, the ABU Prizes serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and industry advancement. The awards not only celebrate excellence but also inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and set benchmarks for quality broadcasting across the region.
As the media landscape continues to evolve, the ABU Prizes remain a testament to the power of storytelling—bringing together diverse voices and perspectives that define the future of broadcasting in the Asia-Pacific.