North West Media Awards Introduce New Social Media Influencer Of The Year Category and Launch Official Website
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North West Media Awards Introduce New Social Media Influencer Of The Year Category and Launch Official Website
Rustenburg, 23 May 2024 – The North West Media Awards proudly unveiled a new category, Social Media Influencer of the Year, during the launch event of this year’s edition held at the Orion Safari Hotel. In addition to this significant announcement, the Awards Team also launched their official website, www.northwestmediaawards.org.za/sp, offering a dedicated platform for nominations and voting.
Ananias Ndlovu, Chairperson of the Awards, explained that the Social Media Influencer category aims to recognize individuals who utilize their online influence to make a positive impact within their communities. This new category joins a diverse lineup of awards, totaling fifteen categories that celebrate excellence across various facets of media.
Judging Categories:
1. Journalist of the Year: Recognizing outstanding journalistic integrity and impact.
2. Photographer of the Year: Celebrating visual storytelling excellence.
3. Newspaper of the Year: Honoring newspapers that inform and inspire.
4. Newsletter of the Year: Recognizing excellence in digital communication.
5. Radio Current Affairs Programme of the Year: Highlighting excellence in broadcasting current affairs.
6. Communicator of the Year: Awarded to an individual who effectively communicates complex ideas to the public.
7. Poloko Tau Investigative News Story of the Year: Recognizing groundbreaking investigative journalism.
Voting Categories:
8. Newsreader of the Year: Voted by the audience for their clear and engaging delivery.
9. Radio Programme of the Year: Celebrating excellence in radio programming.
10. Radio Producer of the Year: Acknowledging creativity and skill behind the scenes.
11. Radio Presenter of the Year: Recognizing charismatic and informative radio hosts.
12. Sports Presenter of the Year: Highlighting excellence in sports broadcasting.
13. Community Radio Station of the Year: Celebrating community-focused radio stations.
14. Social Media Platform of the Year: Recognizing impactful social media presence.
15. Online Media House of the Year: Awarding excellence in digital media production.
The launch event attracted various stakeholders, including representatives from government departments, NGOs, NPOs, various municipalities and businesses from the Private Sector, underscoring the broad support and engagement in the North West Media Awards.
The awards ceremony for this year is scheduled for 06 December 2024. Nominations will open on 01 June 2024 and close on 30 June 2024. Nominees will be officially announced on 16 July 2024. From 01 August 2024 to 30 November 2024, community members will have the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorites in the voting categories.
For further information and media inquiries, please contact:
Nyakallo Mosala
078 285 9247
[email protected]
www.northwestmediaawards.org.za/sp
