Mediacorp named inaugural Broadcaster of the Year at the World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards 2025
Singapore, 26 May 2025 – Mediacorp has been awarded the inaugural Broadcaster of the Year award at the World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards 2025 (WMF), marking a significant milestone for Singapore’s national media network.
One of the festival’s top honours, the first-ever Broadcaster of the Year was awarded to Mediacorp in recognition of its exceptional achievements across the festival, and reflects the highest overall score, earned through multiple award-winning entries that demonstrated consistent excellence.
Mediacorp received the accolade on the strength of its 47 accolades, including two Special Awards (“CORAZÓN” and “HAND IN HAND”), 18 Gold Awards, and 27 Silver Awards, across its documentaries, current affairs and entertainment content.
For the full list of Mediacorp’s accolades from the WMF, please refer to Annex A.
On the Broadcaster of the Year win, Tham Loke Kheng, CEO of Mediacorp, said, “This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects not just the success of individual programmes, but the strength of our entire suite of content. From compelling English and Chinese documentaries and standout entertainment shows like President’s Challenge Night and the drama Unforgivable, to well-deserved recognition for talents like Wei Du for Walk The Line —it’s immensely gratifying to see the full breadth of our work celebrated on a global stage.”
“This special award reaffirms how we are continually pushing creative boundaries and finding new meaningful ways to connect with, engage and serve the diverse communities that make up our audience. A heartfelt thank you to all our teams who pour your passion and professionalism into the work you do; this achievement belongs to all of you!”
Sara Chinbuah, Festival Director of WMF, added, “This year’s Broadcaster of the Year — Mediacorp, Singapore — stands out for its versatility, consistent presence, and editorial impact, delivering a diverse slate of high-quality content across documentary, news, entertainment - film and series, and public relations.”
Viewers can catch the award-winning programmes on mewatch.sg, Mediacorp’s digital video-on-demand platform, or watch them on CNA’s website.
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Annex A – List of Mediacorp’s accolades
World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards 2025
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No. |
Category |
Title | Award | Production Company |
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Broadcaster of the Year |
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Documentary: Human Concerns |
Reaching the Unreached |
Special Award “CORAZÓN” |
Kraken Films |
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Documentary: Environmental Protection |
World’s Unique Neighbourhoods |
Special Award “HAND IN HAND” |
WaWa Pictures Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Climate |
The Longest Day S2 |
Gold |
Make Waves Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Current Affairs |
Women of the Wetlands |
Gold |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Economy |
When Titans Clash: The Overcapacity Debate |
Gold |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Global Issues |
Walk The Line |
Gold |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Human Concerns |
Reaching the Unreached |
Gold |
Kraken Films, France |
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Documentary: Inclusion & Diversity |
Tuesday Report – Walk My Own Path EP4 “Little Person with Big Visions” |
Gold |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Social Engagement |
This Way Up |
Gold |
Ochre Pictures Private Limited |
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Documentary: Society and Social Issues |
The Waves That Changed Us – India and Sri Lanka: Against the Tide |
Gold |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Environmental Protection |
World’s Unique Neighbourhoods |
Gold |
WaWa Pictures Pte Ltd |
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News & Current Affairs: Current Events |
Cyber Scammed: Deepfake (India) |
Gold |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Public Relations: Public Health & Crisis Management |
When Crisis Calls: Are We Truly Ready? |
Gold |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Entertainment: Series – Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Horror |
Coded Love |
Gold |
August Pictures Pte Ltd |
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Entertainment: Series – Mini-Series |
Alienated |
Gold |
Viddsee |
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Entertainment: Series – Romantic & Relationship |
Vaan Varu Vaan |
Gold |
Stardust Story Pte Ltd |
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Entertainment: Short Films – Animated |
A Banquet For Hungry Ghost: Egg Fried Rice |
Gold |
Robot Playground Media |
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Entertainment: Shows & Specials – Talk Shows |
A Conversation With Minister: Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong |
Gold |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Children & Youth: Edutainment |
Lingo Bingo |
Gold |
WaWa Pictures Pte Ltd |
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Children & Youth: Entertainment |
Hello Hooman 2 |
Gold |
WaWa Pictures Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Destinations |
A Street Like This |
Silver |
Just Another Production Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Docudrama |
The Negotiators S2 |
Silver |
Peddling Pictures Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Ethics and Religion |
Tuesday Report – Hands of Wonder “The Bone Collector” |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Gender Equity |
Daughters of Putien |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Green Innovations and Technologies |
Deep Tech: Inventing the Future |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: History |
Karikal Mahal: A Silent Witness |
Silver |
Ochre Pictures |
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Documentary: Lifestyle |
Passport Bros – Looking for Love in Asia |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Magazine Format |
Tuesday Report – Portraits of Tuas |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Nature and Wildlife/Ocean |
We Can Do Hard Things: The Next Wave |
Silver |
Very! Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Society and Social Issues |
Southeast Asia’s Gambling Addiction |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Sports and Activities |
Heavyweight: Japan’s Female Sumo Wrestlers |
Silver |
BABEL PRESS LTD |
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Documentary: Technology |
Remembering Me: The Finale |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Tourism and Travel |
Makan on Wheels |
Silver |
WaWa Pictures Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Family Programmes |
Old Taste Detective 5 |
Silver |
WaWa Pictures Pte Ltd |
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Documentary: Social Engagement |
No Ordinary Rescue |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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News & Current Affairs: Breaking News & Live Coverage |
Asia First |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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News & Current Affairs: Social Justice |
CNA Correspondent: South Korea’s Baby Exports |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Entertainment: Film – Action, Adventure & Thriller |
Unforgivable |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Entertainment: Omnia Open |
The Last Bout |
Silver |
Verite Productions Pte Ltd |
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Entertainment: Series – Documentary |
Women Behind Bars |
Silver |
Threesixzero Productions Pte Ltd |
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Entertainment: Series – Family & Children |
Vasantham Junior Chef Season 2 |
Silver |
CannonsNTulips Pte Ltd |
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Entertainment: Series – Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Horror |
Karuvanam |
Silver |
Storybots Asia |
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Entertainment: Short Films – Family & Children |
Lucky Lucky! |
Silver |
Ochre Pictures |
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Entertainment: Shows & Specials – Culinary |
Old Taste Detective 5 |
Silver |
WaWa Pictures Pte Ltd |
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Entertainment: Shows & Specials – Special |
President’s Challenge Night 2024 |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Entertainment: Shows & Specials – Talk Shows |
Frontline Connects: The Truth About What Athletes Really Earn – Olympic Swimmer |
Silver |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
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Children & Youth: Family Content |
Hello Hooman 2 |
Silver |
WaWa Pictures Pte Ltd |
