Most awards were for news, current affairs, and documentary programs.
SINGAPORE: CNA’s news, current affairs, and documentary programs have secured a remarkable 23 awards at the prestigious World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards 2022 held in Hamburg, Germany. The accolades included 13 gold awards, nine silver, and one special award, contributing significantly to Mediacorp’s total of 34 awards.
This annual international event attracted entries from over 250 media companies worldwide, including renowned names like NHK, National Geographic, Deutsche Welle, and iQiyi, celebrating outstanding television and corporate media solutions across various genres, especially in information, education, and entertainment.
CNA’s current affairs program, Regardless of Race: 5 Years On, earned both a gold award for Best Documentary in the Society and Social Issues category and the “Hand in Hand” Special Award. This award recognizes content that showcases positive actions by individuals or organizations that improve lives or society. The two-part series revisits issues of race in Singapore, following numerous reports of racist incidents since the pandemic. Hosted by Senior Minister of State Janil Puthucheary, it employs social experiments to reveal underlying racial biases.
Mediacorp announced these wins in a press release on Thursday (Jun 23).
In the entertainment realm, the Chinese drama My Mini-Me and Me, produced in collaboration with Infocus Asia, won gold in the Entertainment: Mini Series category and also the “Magic Waves” Special Award for its exceptional original music that enhances storytelling.
Ms. Tham Loke Kheng, Chief Executive Officer of Mediacorp, expressed her delight at the achievements: “We are thrilled to receive this impressive collection of awards at the World Media Festivals. These accolades affirm Mediacorp’s strengths in producing trusted and insightful content with global appeal. This success would not be possible without the talent, dedication, and hard work of our in-house teams and production partners. Thank you for continuing to elevate Singapore’s profile on the world stage!”
CNA also won gold for investigative reporting and sustainability documentaries. Among the highlights was the fourth episode of the successful series Inside Maximum Security, which received recognition as the Best Documentary in the Human Relations and Values category. This docuseries offers a candid exploration of the lives of five inmates at Singapore’s Changi Prison and has amassed nearly 10 million views on YouTube, also available on Netflix and Discovery Asia.
Two CNA Correspondent specials, Inside Taiwan’s Phone Scam Rings and Saving Endangered Animals in Malaysia, also garnered gold awards in the news reports and features category.
In Inside Taiwan’s Phone Scam Rings, CNA Taiwan correspondent Victoria Jen interviews both scammers and victims, exploring the persistence of scams despite extensive police efforts. Meanwhile, CNA Malaysia correspondent Afifah Ariffin’s award-winning special highlights the conservation efforts for endangered species, including the Malayan tiger and Bornean orangutan.
Additionally, an episode from CNA’s signature Undercover Asia documentary series focusing on China’s pet economy also earned gold, shedding light on animal rights activists who expose a disturbing community of animal abusers.
Other gold award winners for CNA included sustainability-focused documentaries such as A Wicked Problem and The Electric Race, as well as Singapore in Red, Green and Blue, showcasing the nation’s culture and environment.
Complete List of CNA Awards:
Regardless of Race: 5 Years On – Will we ever get there? (Part 2): “Hand in Hand” Special Award and Gold for Documentaries: Society and Social Issues
A Wicked Problem: Gold for Documentaries: Sustainability
Ahead of Their Time 2: Gold for Documentaries: Business
CNA Correspondent: Inside Taiwan’s Phone Scam Rings: Gold for News Reports and Features: Investigative Report
CNA Correspondent: Saving Endangered Animals in Malaysia: Gold for News Reports and Features: Documentary
Inside Maximum Security – Road to Freedom (Part 4): Gold for Documentaries: Human Relations and Values
Japan’s Comeback Game: Gold for Documentaries: Economy
Remarkable Living 4: Gold for Documentaries: Lifestyle
Singapore in Red, Green and Blue: Gold for Documentaries: Current Affairs
The Electric Race: Gold for Documentaries: Green Products and Services
Undercover Asia 9: China’s Pet Economy: Gold for Documentaries: Environmental Protection
Undercover Asia 8: The Ugly Side of Beauty: Gold for Documentaries: Human Concerns
Deciphering South Korea – Changing Korean Man: Gold for Documentaries: Gender Equity
20 Years After 9/11: The Return of Taliban: Silver for Documentaries: Global Issues
Catching a Killer: The Hwaseong Murders: Silver for Documentaries: Social Justice
Climate for Change: Closing the Loop: Silver for Documentaries: Climate
Factories: Making the Future: Silver for Documentaries: Technology
Into the Unknown: Doctors On Call: Silver for Documentaries: Docudrama
Standing on her Shoulders: Leading with Kindness: Silver for Documentaries: Social Equity and Inclusion
There’s Something About Orchard: Silver for Documentaries: Entertainment
Wired Differently (aka Child) – My Child is Autistic: Silver for Documentaries: Inclusion and Diversity
Contact Tracers – Church Cluster Mystery: Silver for Documentaries: COVID-19 Topics
