The HEC Montréal Executive Education Institute, in partnership with the Japanese foundation Pale Blue Dot, is organizing the 3rd International Peace Media Awards, driven by a shared belief in the important role media can play in fostering peace and dialogue within societies.
The awards aim to promote the values of peace and tolerance by helping to shift mindsets and behaviours, and by supporting global efforts to achieve lasting peace. They extend an invitation to professionals in broadcasting organizations, media specialists, and the wider public to document voices advocating for peace and human prosperity.
The awards will recognize the most innovative and outstanding radio, television, audio-visual, and digital productions focusing on the prevention and resolution of conflicts.
Participation Details
All entries, along with the completed registration form, must be submitted by email to:
international-peace-awards@hec.ca
Deadline: 21 September 2026
Applicants must also complete the online form available at:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qQnfGfDR_0yQxAE4XMQLV7inGh4YVR9Cltnfkb0wyplUNDRaOEtYMTQxNzlHNjJDVDEzUEpFTEMzQS4u
Eligible works must have been produced between 15 May 2024 and 21 September 2026.
Submissions may be sent via WeTransfer or any other suitable file-sharing platform.
Each individual or media organization may submit up to three entries, with one entry per category (report, documentary, or docudrama). The maximum duration per programme is 52 minutes.
Entries must not contain any form of political advertising or intentional commercial promotion.
Required Submission Materials
Participants must provide:
- The radio, television, or digital programme in MP3, MP4, or WAV format, in its original language.
- A single document in English or French including:
- Programme script
- A synopsis (maximum 100 words)
- Name(s) and short biography of the producer(s) (maximum 100 words)
- Platforms where the work is available
Awards
Radio Awards
- First Prize: CAD 3,500
- Second Prize: CAD 1,500
- Third Prize: CAD 1,000
Television Awards
- First Prize: CAD 3,500
- Second Prize: CAD 1,500
- Third Prize: CAD 1,000
Digital Media Awards
- First Prize: CAD 3,500
- Second Prize: CAD 1,500
- Third Prize: CAD 1,000
More Information
For further details, visit:
https://international-peace-awards.hec.ca/
https://international-peace-awards.hec.ca/fr/
For inquiries, contact:
javad.mottaghi@hec.ca