The B4 Sustainability Communication Award, which celebrates excellence in journalism and communication practices related to sustainability, announces the extension of the registration deadline for new submissions. Participants now have until December 31, 2024, to submit their work.

Sustainability at the Center of Global Discussions

The current global context reinforces the importance of framing and expanding discussions around sustainability and environmental governance. Three recent milestones highlight the complexity of this moment:

Advances and Setbacks at COP29

Held this year, COP29 achieved significant progress in global carbon credit regulations but also revealed concerning setbacks in the reliance on fossil fuels. This duality underscores the need for critical and informative perspectives on sustainability pathways.

Climate Change Highlighted at the G20 in Brazil

By hosting the G20, Brazil placed climate change at the forefront of the global agenda, reaffirming the urgency of coordinated action among major economies to mitigate environmental impacts.

Carbon Credit Regulation in Brazil

At the national level, Brazil’s Senate has approved a bill regulating the carbon credit market, marking a milestone for the country’s sustainable development. Currently under review by the Chamber of Deputies, this initiative has the potential to transform Brazil’s green economy, requiring widespread understanding and coverage by society.

New Registration Deadline

Given this highly relevant context, we understand that discussions on sustainability are still unfolding. Therefore, B4 has decided to extend the registration deadline, allowing communicators to incorporate these new global and national developments into their work, while also ensuring no disruption to submissions already made.

The new deadline for submissions is December 31, 2024. Event details, including the announcement of finalists and winners, will be released in January 2025.

Preparations for the B4 Award Event will take place between February and March 2025, with updates to be shared on B4’s social media channels.

How to Participate

The awards are open to journalists, photographers, communication students, influencers, and advertisers who wish to submit work in various categories.

For more information and to register, visit: https://b4.capital/pt/premio-b4-comunicacao-sustentavel/

Categories and Prizes

The award covers various journalistic formats and categories:

1. B4 Sustainable Communication Award – Print

Best article published in print media (newspapers or magazines) based in Brazil.

2. B4 Sustainable Communication Award – Digital

Best article published on news websites, blogs, or digital journalism projects. Only original content is eligible, not reproductions of work published on other platforms.

3. B4 Sustainable Communication Award – Audio

Best report aired on radio stations in Brazil or podcasts streamed in Portuguese.

4. B4 Sustainable Communication Award – Video

Best content aired on TV channels or journalism-focused videos published on digital platforms in Portuguese.

5. B4 Sustainable Communication Award – Photojournalism

Best photo or photo sequence published in print media or on the websites of Brazilian journalistic companies.

6. B4 Sustainable Communication Award – University

Best journalism content (in text, audio, video, or photo) developed by university students during their journalism studies.

7. B4 Sustainable Communication Award – Influencers

Best digital content creator who effectively promoted sustainability, social responsibility, or environmental governance on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok.

8. B4 Sustainable Communication Award – Advertising

Best ad campaign promoting sustainability, environmental governance, and/or social responsibility creatively and effectively. Campaigns can include TV commercials, radio ads, digital and print media, or integrated marketing strategies.

9. Grand B4 Sustainability Communication Award

Best overall content among all main categories (Text, Audio, Video, and Photo).

Prize Structure

Prizes will be awarded as follows for each category:

• 1st Place: R$ 7,000

• 2nd Place: R$ 2,000

• 3rd Place: R$ 1,000

The Grand B4 Sustainability Communication Award winner will receive R$ 20,000.

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