C$500 George Atkins Communications Award
- Organization: Farm Radio International
- Type: Award
- Location: Global
- Deadline: October 9, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
Farm Radio International gives this award each year to individual radio broadcasters in its partner network who serve small-scale farmers and rural communities, recognising their contribution to food security and poverty reduction in low-income countries. It is named after George Atkins, the organisation's founding director. Applicants send a written application, a photo of themselves at work and a recording of an episode of their programme. **What you get:** - A prize of $500 CAD - A certificate, presented at a prize ceremony - Recognition at Farm Radio International's celebration on World Radio Day 2027, where winners are announced **What you'll do:** - Complete the application form, answering ten questions about your career, your programmes, listener feedback and your partnership with Farm Radio International - Email it with a photo of yourself working as a broadcaster and a recording of an episode of your programme, with "George Atkins Communication Award" in the subject line - Answers can be written in English, French, Amharic, Hausa, Swahili or Portuguese, or recorded as audio in English or French **Key dates:** - Application period opened September 1, 2026 - Applications close October 9, 2026 - Winners announced at a celebration on World Radio Day 2027 **More information:** - Send applications to your country office if you are in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania or Uganda; everyone else sends to radio@farmradio.org - Not sure your station qualifies? Farm Radio International asks you to contact radio@farmradio.org - Application forms are on the official page in English, Amharic, Hausa, Portuguese and Swahili
