About Us

Young Academic Media Specialists

Founded in 2018, Young Academic Media Specialists (YAMS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering excellence and innovation in digital media. Our collective brings together young academics, media professionals, and industry experts to support and recognize groundbreaking work in digital journalism and content creation.

Our Mission

We believe in the power of digital media to transform how we communicate, learn, and understand the world around us. Through the Digital Media Excellence Awards and our year-round programs, we aim to:

• Recognize and celebrate innovation in digital media
• Foster collaboration between academia and industry professionals
• Support emerging talent in digital journalism and content creation
• Promote ethical and responsible digital media practices

The Awards

The Digital Media Excellence Awards, our flagship event, was established in 2020 to recognize outstanding achievements in digital media. Each year, we bring together the brightest minds in the industry to celebrate innovation, creativity, and excellence in digital journalism, social media impact, and content creation.

Our Team