The ZoNoH One Health Digital Media Contest, held in celebration of World One Health Day on November 3, 2024, invited participants to showcase their creativity and raise awareness about the significance of the One Health approach. Participants from various backgrounds used digital storytelling to highlight the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, making the contest a vibrant platform for advocacy and engagement.
Submissions and Evaluation Criteria
Submissions were evaluated based on the level of engagement they received on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), specifically focusing on the number of retweets, comments, and likes, as well as the creative message conveyed. The contest was competitive, with participants demonstrating remarkable enthusiasm and commitment.
We Have the Winners
Based on the evaluation criteria of engagement levels, the following participants (corresponding X handles as indicated) emerged as winners in their respective categories:
- 1st Prize (€200) for Most Retweets:
- Winner: Jackie Owilli (@JackieOwilli)
- Retweets: 216
- Comments: 54
- Likes: 227
- 2nd Prize (€150) for Most Comments:
- Winner: Ugandan By Tribe (@UgandanBy)
- Comments: 207
- Retweets: 105
- Likes: 159
- 3rd Prize (€100) for Most Likes: (We invoke the caveat)
- Winner: Otewa (@otewa138902)
- Likes: 213
- Retweets: 183
- Comments: 22
Congratulations to all winners and participants for their outstanding contributions and commitment to raising awareness about zoonoses management. Together, we continue to advance the mission of improving health for humans, animals, and the environment.
We express our gratitude to everyone who participated and encourage continued engagement in the One Health movement. Stay tuned for future initiatives and opportunities to make a difference.