The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has announced 46 finalists from 12 countries for the 2024 Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA). In what marks the award's 11th edition, this year's competition set a new record with 3,815 total submissions — roughly three times more than the previous year — reflecting the award's expanding international reach.
Record Entries Mark SGCA 2024's 11th Edition
This year's surge in participation is striking when viewed against the award's history. The 2014 edition drew 1,129 entries from 44 countries, and the steady growth since then underscores how the SGCA has become a globally recognised benchmark for excellence in government communication.
The 46 shortlisted finalists were selected by the SGCA Higher Committee, a body of media and communication specialists who evaluated every submission for quality, creativity, and innovation.
Award Categories and Prize Structure
The finalists will compete across five major categories for 22 total prizes:
- Nine awards for government entities, international organisations, and private sector participants - Four individual awards recognising personal achievements in government communication - Two challenge and competition awards - Four Jury Awards for outstanding entries selected by the committee - Three Partner Awards
The breadth of the prize structure reflects the SGCA's commitment to recognising excellence at every level — from large government ministries to individual practitioners.
Finalists from 12 Countries
The 2024 shortlist represents a diverse geographic spread. Finalists come from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Nigeria, Singapore, Australia, and the United Kingdom, among others. Several nations entered the competition for the first time this year, further signalling the award's growing international standing.
Special recognition was given to private sector participants whose submitted projects demonstrated outstanding quality and uniqueness in communication practices.
Winners Announced September 5 at Expo Centre Sharjah
The winners of the Sharjah Government Communication Award 2024 will be revealed at an award ceremony on September 5 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The event coincides with the 13th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024).
Since its founding, the SGCA has set high standards for recognising the most creative and effective approaches to government communication — with each edition pushing the boundaries of what public-sector messaging can achieve. This 11th edition further cements SGCA's role in promoting international cooperation and establishing new best practices in government communication worldwide.
