Each of the three awards carries a cash prize of R15 000 and a trophy. They are: print and internet (includes all newspapers, magazines and websites); radio and television (includes all broadcast media as well as independent filmmakers and production houses); and the Nick Steele Memorial Award, which for the second year is being given to the Environmentalist of the Year. Merit prizes carry a prize of R2000 each.
SAB has called on all editors, news editors and programme-makers to make sure that their journalists, columnists, producers and presenters register by emailing their name, publication or programme and contact details to . The media industry is also being asked to nominate their Environmentalist of the Year and details of the work the person does.
