MCPNG President Neville Choi being interviewed by TVWAN following the official launch of the 2025 PNG Media Awards.

The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) is delighted to announce the MCPNG Media Awards, an event that aims to honour the highest standards of journalism and media excellence.

Since its inception in 1994, MCPNG has been a cornerstone in promoting professional media ethics and defending the media's interests.

The current leadership, with President Neville Choi, Vice President Gregory Moses, Secretary Belinda Kora, and Treasurer Genesis Ketan, continues to steer the council towards fostering integrity and growth in media communications.

The awards are a beacon of encouragement for journalists and media to continue investigative work, adhere to ethical standards, and be dedicated to truth and transparency, aiming to foster an environment where these values are increasingly recognized and upheld.

It has been close to over ten years since the last PNG Media Awards was held.

This year, the launch of the awards is supported by the ABC International Development (ABCID) project Media Development Initiative (MDI), highlighting the global recognition of the importance of quality journalism. Furthermore, MCPNG will extend its outreach to the industry, seeking support for the event, both in cash and kind, to further celebrate and encourage the vital role of media in upholding democracy in Papua New Guinea.

MCPNG President Neville Choi said the 2025 MCPNG Media Awards is expected to see more analytical reporting.