The 2025 Vietnam iContent Awards, themed "Vietnam shines," aims to not only honor prominent figures but also serve as a platform for launching beneficial community communication campaigns and sharing experiences for more effective activities in 2026.
Nominations for the Vietnam iContent Awards 2025 can be submitted here.
The program boasts a 9-member judging panel composed of influential figures from various fields, including the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information, the Performing Arts Department, business, journalism, and content creation. A representative of the organizing committee stated, "With their extensive experience and prestige, the judges will ensure a fair, professional, and creative selection process, guaranteeing the recognition of outstanding individuals at the Vietnam iContent Awards 2025 gala."
Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, Deputy Director General of the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information, has over 25 years of experience in media and journalism management. Throughout her career, she has contributed to building a healthy digital environment, combating misinformation, and removing policy barriers to facilitate the development of domestic digital technology businesses.
Judge Xuan Bac, a People's Artist, is beloved by audiences for his witty and charming performances across various art forms, including television, entertainment shows, and theater. In 2023, he was awarded the title of People's Artist, and in 10/2024, he assumed the position of Director of the Performing Arts Department.
Director and content creator Le Hoang Nam is widely recognized for his YouTube channel, Challenge Me. His engaging storytelling and bold perspectives on mysterious locations, supernatural phenomena, and local cultures in Vietnam and other countries have attracted millions of views. After over 10 years in digital content creation, he ventured into filmmaking in 2024 with the horror film Den am hon (Ghost Light), which earned 106 billion VND, becoming one of the highest-grossing horror films in Vietnam.
Also joining the judging panel is Le Dang Khoa (Shark Khoa), a representative of the young entrepreneurial generation known for his innovative thinking and contributions to various startup fields. He has consistently supported community activities, promoting sports and humanitarian values. He frequently shares his entrepreneurial experiences, inspiring students and young people with aspirations to start their own businesses.
Entrepreneur Bui Quang Minh (Shark Minh Beta), Chairman of Beta Group and a Harvard MBA graduate, is active in various fields, from film production and distribution to cinema operations, franchising, and startup investment. He is also a musician, composer of the song "Vietnam oi," which won the National External Information Award during the Covid-19 period. At the 80th anniversary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (28/8/1945 - 28/8/2025), he was awarded a certificate of merit for his contributions to the industry.
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The 9 judges of the second Vietnam iContent Awards. Top row, from left: journalist Cao Xuan Tan, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, People’s Artist Xuan Bac, journalist Huong Giang. Bottom row, from left: director Le Hoang Nam, entrepreneur Le Dang Khoa, entrepreneur Bui Quang Minh, CEO Bao Hoang and speaker Nguyen Huu Tri. Photo: Vietnam iContent Awards 2025 |
The 9 judges of the second Vietnam iContent Awards. Top row, from left: journalist Cao Xuan Tan, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, People’s Artist Xuan Bac, journalist Huong Giang. Bottom row, from left: director Le Hoang Nam, entrepreneur Le Dang Khoa, entrepreneur Bui Quang Minh, CEO Bao Hoang and speaker Nguyen Huu Tri. Photo: Vietnam iContent Awards 2025
Judge Tran Viet Bao Hoang is the CEO of Unicorp and Unimedia Agency, as well as the founder and CEO of Miss Cosmo International. He also manages the Cosmo+ ecosystem and founded Cosmo Academy, which provides soft skills and personal development training for young people.
Nguyen Huu Tri, a speaker and founder of Awaken Your Power (AYP) Skills Academy, has over 16 years of experience in training, working with hundreds of thousands of students through training programs, seminars, and digital platforms. With over one million YouTube subscribers and 2.5 million TikTok followers, he shares hundreds of videos on mindset, self-development, and career orientation. Beyond his professional expertise, he is affectionately known as "Teacher Queo" by his audience for his approachable, humorous, yet insightful sharing style.
VnExpress contributes two journalists to the judging panel: Nguyen Thi Huong Giang from the Ngoi Sao section and Cao Xuan Tan from the Entertainment section.
The launch ceremony of Vietnam Digital Content Creation Day - Vietnam iContent 2025 on 10/9. Video: Van Ngoc - Yen Chi
The Vietnam iContent Awards 2025 is jointly organized by the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and VnExpress. Themed "Vietnam shines," the event is larger in scale and scope than its first edition, featuring 10 awards across three categories.
The Digital Creator category includes five awards: Content Creator of the Year, Content Creation Organization of the Year, Promising Content Creator, Inspirational Content Creator, and Most Popular Content Creator.
The Digital Product category has three awards: Inspirational Music, Inspirational Video, and Digital Phenomenon of the Year.
The For the Community category includes two awards: Organization for the Community and Individual for the Community.
Nominations will be accepted from 4-25/9, with voting taking place from 3-24/10. The final round will run from 30/10 to 18/11, culminating in an awards gala on 29/11 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Individuals, creative groups, organizations, or platforms can nominate themselves through the Vietnam iContent 2025 portal. Nominees can participate in multiple categories. The organizing committee has also published regulations and guidelines for participants.
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