Sharjah Government Communication Award 2025 Invites Global Submissions Across Four Key Categories

The Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) is now accepting entries for its 12th edition. This year, the award features 23 categories, including four major international ones: Best Integrated Communication System, Best Innovation in Government Communication, Best Crisis Communication Strategy, and Best Investment in Soft Power to Support Communication Programmes. Submissions are open until Thursday, 24th July 2025, through their official portal.

Open to both government and private sectors, as well as international organisations and communication experts, submissions should highlight work initiated or significantly updated within the last two years. The Best Integrated Communication System category acknowledges organisations that have developed innovative systems by integrating strategic planning with content development and resource efficiency to enhance public trust.

The Best Innovation in Government Communication category seeks initiatives that predict trends and enhance communication using technology and creative solutions. Entries should showcase originality, scalability, societal impact, and sustainability over time. Meanwhile, the Best Crisis Communication Strategy category rewards strategies that are effective and transparent during crises.

The jury will evaluate crisis communication strategies based on speed, accuracy, media utilisation, and the strategy’s long-term social impact in reducing harm while engaging audiences. The Best Investment in Soft Power category focuses on using arts, culture, sports, education, and media to build influence and support communication goals. Entries must demonstrate creativity, impact, sustainability, and integration with broader communication strategies.

SGCA continues to promote communication as a tool for public good. Now in its 12th edition, the award received over 3,800 entries from 44 countries in 2024. It remains a global standard for excellence in government communication by fostering transparency, innovation, and public trust.

With inputs from WAM