Categories
A. PROGRAMMING
A1. Best Current Affairs Programme- English
To be awarded to a show on current affairs and analysis of news events. The show should be of minimum 20 minutes duration (including commercials). It could be in the form of on-the-spot reportage, background reports, interviews and/or panel discussions.
A2. Best Current Affairs Programme- Hindi
To be awarded to a show on current affairs and analysis of news events. The show should be of minimum 20 minutes duration (including commercials). It could be in the form of on-the-spot reportage, background reports, interviews and/or panel discussions.
A3. Best Current Affairs Programme Northern Region- Hindi, Punjabi(Regional)
To be awarded to a show on current affairs and analysis of news events. The show should be of minimum 20 minutes duration (including commercials). It could be in the form of on-the-spot reportage, background reports, interviews and/or panel discussions.
A4. Best Current Affairs Programme Eastern Region – Assamese, Bengali, Odiya(Regional)
To be awarded to a show on current affairs and analysis of news events. The show should be of minimum 20 minutes duration (including commercials). It could be in the form of on-the-spot reportage, background reports, interviews and/or panel discussions.
A5. Best Current Affairs Programme- Western Region -Gujarati, Marathi(Regional)
To be awarded to a show on current affairs and analysis of news events. The show should be of minimum 20 minutes duration (including commercials). It could be in the form of on-the-spot reportage, background reports, interviews and/or panel discussions.
A6. Best Current Affairs Programme - Southern Region – Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu (Regional)
To be awarded to a show on current affairs and analysis of news events. The show should be of minimum 20 minutes duration (including commercials). It could be in the form of on-the-spot reportage, background reports, interviews and/or panel discussions.
A7. Best Business Programme- English
To be awarded to a show that features business news or analysis of business events. Open to entries from General News Channels and Business News Channels.
A8. Best Business Programme- Hindi
To be awarded to a show that features business news or analysis of business events. Open to entries from General News Channels and Business News Channels.
A9. Best Talk Show – English
To be awarded to the best discussion show pertaining to news and current affairs. It can include a one-on-one talk or a public debate.
A10. Best Talk Show- Hindi
To be awarded to the best discussion show pertaining to news and current affairs. It can include a one-on-one talk or a public debate.
A11. Best In-depth Series- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of a single subject. It can be a report/special report, in-depth coverage of a subject, a documentary, a regular program or a series that provides background and understanding of a specific news event.
A12. Best In-depth Series- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of a single subject. It can be a report/special report, in-depth coverage of a subject, a documentary, a regular program or a series that provides background and understanding of a specific news event.
A13. Best In-depth Series for Regional Channel or Programme (Out of the box) Northern Region- Hindi, Punjabi(Regional)
A14. Best In-depth Series for Regional Channel or Programme (Out of the box) Eastern Region – Assamese, Bengali, Odiya(Regional)
A15. Best In-depth Series for Regional Channel or Programme (Out of the box) Western Region -Gujarati, Marathi(Regional)
A16. Best In-depth Series for Regional Channel or Programme (Out of the box) Southern Region – Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu (Regional)
A17. Best News Coverage - English
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news event in India.
A18. Best News Coverage - Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news event in India.
A19. Best News Coverage - Northern Region- Hindi, Punjabi(Regional)
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news event in India.
A20. Best News Coverage - Eastern Region – Assamese, Bengali, Odiya
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news event in India.
A21. Best News Coverage - Western Region - Gujarati, Marathi(Regional)
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news event in India.
A22. Best News Coverage - Southern Region – Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu(Regional)
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news event in India.
A23. Best News Coverage - International- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news story that has developed or is developing outside India.
A24. Best News Coverage - International- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news story that has developed or is developing outside India.
A 25. Best News Videos- English
To be awarded to the best video in English of a major news event in India.
A 26. Best News Videos- Hindi
To be awarded to the best video in Hindi of a major news event in India.
A 27. Best Coverage of Technology- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major technology news/event in India/Outside India.
A 28. Best Coverage of Technology- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major technology news/event in India/Outside India.
A 29. Best Coverage of Gadgets- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of a Gadget featured in India/Outside India.
A 30. Best Coverage of Gadgets- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of a Gadget featured in India/Outside India.
A 31. Best Coverage of Entertainment- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of a Entertainment news/event in India/Outside India.
A 32. Best Coverage of Entertainment- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of a Entertainment news/event in India/Outside India.
A 33. Best coverage on Auto Sector- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of Auto Sector news /event in India/Outside India.
A 34. Best coverage on Auto Sector- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of Auto Sector news /event in India/Outside India.
A 35. Best Coverage on Social issues- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of Social Issues news/event in India/Outside India.
A 36. Best Coverage on Social issues- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of Social Issues news/event in India/Outside India.
A 37. Best coverage on Food & Beverages- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of F&B news/event in India/Outside India.
A 38. Best coverage on Food & Beverages- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of F&B news/event in India/Outside India.
A 39. Best Coverage on Travel Sector- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of destination, tourism, transportation and hospitality etc news/event in India/Outside India.
A 40. Best Coverage on Travel Sector- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of destination, tourism, transportation and hospitality etc news/event in India/Outside India.
A 41. Best Breakfast Show- English
To be awarded to the most engaged morning show in India telecast from 07:00 am to 10:00am.
A 42. Best Breakfast Show- Hindi
To be awarded to the most engaged morning show in India telecast from 07:00 am to 10:00am.
A 43. Best Breakfast Show- Northern Region- Hindi, Punjabi (Regional)
To be awarded to the most engaged morning show in India telecast from 07:00 am to 10:00am
A 44. Best Breakfast Show- Eastern Region – Assamese, Bengali, Odiya (Regional)
To be awarded to the most engaged morning show in India telecast from 07:00 am to 10:00am
A 45. Best Breakfast Show- Western Region -Gujarati, Marathi (Regional)
To be awarded to the most engaged morning show in India telecast from 07:00 am to 10:00am
A 46. Best Breakfast Show- Southern Region – Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu (Regional)
To be awarded to the most engaged morning show in India telecast from 07:00 am to 10:00am
A 47. Best Early Prime Show - English
To be awarded to the best show in early prime time in India telecast from 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
A 48. Best Early Prime Show - Hindi
To be awarded to the best show in early prime time in India telecast from 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
A49. Best Early Prime Show Northern Region- Hindi, Punjabi(Regional)
To be awarded to the best show in early prime time in India telecast from 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
A50. Best Early Prime Show Eastern Region – Assamese, Bengali, Odiya(Regional)
To be awarded to the best show in early prime time in India telecast from 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
A51. Best Early Prime Show Western Region -Gujarati, Marathi(Regional)
To be awarded to the best show in early prime time in India telecast from 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
A52. Best Early Prime Show Southern Region – Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu (Regional)
To be awarded to the best show in early prime time in India telecast from 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
A 53. Best Prime Time Show - English
To be awarded to the best prime time show of all times in India which is telecast from 08:00 pm to 10:00pm
A 54. Best Prime Time Show - Hindi
To be awarded to the best prime time show of all times in India which is telecast from 08:00 pm to 10:00pm
A 55. Best Prime Time Show Northern Region- Hindi, Punjabi(Regional)
To be awarded to the best prime time show of all times in India which is telecast from 08:00 pm to 10:00pm
A 56. Best Prime Time Show Eastern Region – Assamese, Bengali, Odiya(Regional)
To be awarded to the best prime time show of all times in India which is telecast from 08:00 pm to 10:00pm
A 57. Best Prime Time Show Western Region -Gujarati, Marathi(Regional)
To be awarded to the best prime time show of all times in India which is telecast from 08:00 pm to 10:00pm
A 58. Best Prime Time Show Southern Region – Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu (Regional)
To be awarded to the best prime time show of all times in India which is telecast from 08:00 pm to 10:00pm
A 59. Best Late prime time show - English
To be awarded to the best show in late prime time in India telecast from 10:00 pm till midnight.
A 60. Best Late prime time show - Hindi
To be awarded to the best show in late prime time in India telecast from 10:00 pm till midnight.
A 61. Best Late prime time show Northern Region- Hindi, Punjabi(Regional)
To be awarded to the best show in late prime time in India telecast from 10:00 pm till midnight
A 62. Best Late prime time show Eastern Region – Assamese, Bengali, Odiya(Regional)
To be awarded to the best show in late prime time in India telecast from 10:00 pm till midnight
A 63. Best Late prime time show Western Region -Gujarati, Marathi(Regional)
To be awarded to the best show in late prime time in India telecast from 10:00 pm till midnight
A 64. Best Late prime time show Show Southern Region – Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu (Regional)
To be awarded to the best show in late prime time in India telecast from 10:00 pm till midnight
A 65. Best use of Technology by a news channel (AR/ VR/ AI) - English
To be awarded to the best show/coverage in visuals using next generation technology like AR/VR/AI etc.
A 66. Best use of Technology by a news channel (AR/ VR/ AI) - Hindi
To be awarded to the best show/coverage in visuals using next generation technology like AR/VR/AI etc.
B. PERSONALITY
B1. Best Anchor- English
To be awarded to an anchor who has demonstrated insight and knowledge of both content and the medium.
B2. Best Anchor- Hindi
To be awarded to an anchor who has demonstrated insight and knowledge of both content and the medium.
B3. Best Anchor - Northern Region- Hindi, Punjabi(Regional)
To be awarded to an anchor who has demonstrated insight and knowledge of both content and the medium.
B4. Best Anchor - Eastern Region – Assamese, Bengali, Odiya(Regional)
To be awarded to an anchor who has demonstrated insight and knowledge of both content and the medium.
B5. Best Anchor - Western Region -Gujarati, Marathi(Regional)
To be awarded to an anchor who has demonstrated insight and knowledge of both content and the medium.
B6. Best Anchor - Southern Region – Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu(Regional)
To be awarded to an anchor who has demonstrated insight and knowledge of both content and the medium.
B7. Best Spot News Reporting- English
To be awarded for a reporter's enterprise on a single news story. Entries must rely on "on-the-scene" coverage of an unscheduled and unanticipated news story.
B8. Best Spot News Reporting- Hindi
To be awarded for a reporter's enterprise on a single news story. Entries must rely on "on-the-scene" coverage of an unscheduled and unanticipated news story.
B9. Best Continuing Coverage by a Reporter- English
To be awarded for a reporter's effort demonstrated by continued coverage of a news story over an extended period of time.
B10. Best Continuing Coverage by a Reporter- Hindi
To be awarded for a reporter's effort demonstrated by continued coverage of a news story over an extended period of time
B11. Best Videographer- English
To be awarded to a videographer who has done outstanding work in capturing footage and action. He or she should have produced extraordinary content that may have required both skill and courage.
B12. Best Videographer- Hindi
To be awarded to a videographer who has done outstanding work in capturing footage and action. He or she should have produced extraordinary content that may have required both skill and courage.
B13. Best Video Editor- English
To be awarded for outstanding editing skills and efforts of a video editor to provide a visually enhanced narrative.
B14. Best Video Editor- Hindi
To be awarded for outstanding editing skills and efforts of a video editor to provide a visually enhanced narrative.
B15. Best News Producer- English
To be awarded to a Producer who has done outstanding work in conceptualizing, scripting and directing news stories.
B16. Best News Producer- Hindi
To be awarded to a Producer who has done outstanding work in conceptualizing, scripting and directing news stories.
C. MARKETING
C1. Best Channel or Programme Promo- English
To be awarded to the most creative on-air commercial for a news channel or a show or an activity.
C2. Best Channel or Programme Promo- Hindi
To be awarded to the most creative on-air commercial for a news channel or a show or an activity.
C 3.Best Show Identity- English
To be awarded to the best show that has the strong recognition through genre/anchor/tagline/logo/style/campaign etc in India.
C 4.Best Show Identity- Hindi
To be awarded to the best show that has the strong recognition through genre/anchor/tagline/logo/style/campaign etc in India.
D. DIGITAL MEDIA
D1. Best Digital Media News Channel- English
To be awarded to the best Digital Hindi News channel in India.
D2. Best Digital media News Channel- Hindi
To be awarded to the best Digital English News channel in India.
D3. Best Digital Media News Microsite- English
To be awarded to the best Digital Media News Microsite in India.
D4. Best Digital Media News Microsite- Hindi
To be awarded to the best Digital Media News Microsite in India
D5. Best Current Affairs Programme- English
To be awarded to a show on current affairs and analysis of news events. The show should be of minimum 20 minutes duration (including commercials). It could be in the form of on-the-spot reportage, background reports, interviews and/or panel discussions.
D6. Best Current Affairs Programme-Hindi
To be awarded to a show on current affairs and analysis of news events. The show should be of minimum 20 minutes duration (including commercials). It could be in the form of on-the-spot reportage, background reports, interviews and/or panel discussions.
D7. Best Business Programme- English
To be awarded to a show that has best covered the impact of pandemic on businesses in India and Globally, including in-depth analysis.
D8. Best Business Programme- Hindi
To be awarded to a show that has best covered the impact of pandemic on businesses in India and Globally, including in-depth analysis.
D9. Best Talk Show- English
To be awarded to the best discussion show pertaining to news and current affairs. It can include a one-on-one talk or a public debate.
D10. Best Talk Show- Hindi
To be awarded to the best discussion show pertaining to news and current affairs. It can include a one-on-one talk or a public debate.
D11. Best In-depth Series- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of a single subject. It can be a report/special report, in-depth coverage of a subject, a documentary, a regular program or a series that provides background and understanding of a specific news event.
D12. Best In-depth Series- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of a single subject. It can be a report/special report, in-depth coverage of a subject, a documentary, a regular program or a series that provides background and understanding of a specific news event.
D13. Best News Coverage- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news event in India or outside India.
D14. Best News Coverage- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news event in India or outside India.
D15. Best Anchor- English
To be awarded to an anchor who has demonstrated insight and knowledge of both content and the medium.
D16. Best Anchor- Hindi
To be awarded to an anchor who has demonstrated insight and knowledge of both content and the medium.
D17. Best Marketing Campaign- English
To be awarded to a show or a channel that has used innovative and exceptional approaches for promotions.
D18. Best Marketing Campaign- Hindi
To be awarded to a show or a channel that has used innovative and exceptional approaches for promotions.
D19. Best Use of Technology- English
To be awarded to a show or a channel that has leveraged technology and created seamless experience for viewers.
D20. Best Use of Technology- Hindi
To be awarded to a show or a channel that has leveraged technology and created seamless experience for viewers.
D21. Best Microsite- Regional Channel- Northern Region
D22. Best Microsite- Regional Channel- Eastern Region
D23. Best Microsite- Regional Channel- Western Region
D24. Best Microsite- Regional Channel- Southern Region
D25. Best Podcast - English
D26. Best Podcast - Hindi
D27. Best Digital Sports News Channel
E. INTERNATIONAL NEWS
E 1. Best International News Channel- English
To be awarded to the most engaged International News Channel.
E 2. Best International News Channel- Hindi
To be awarded to the most engaged International News Channel.
E 3. Best International Program- English
To be awarded to the most engaged International Program.
E 4. Best International Program- Hindi
To be awarded to the most engaged International Program.
F. OVERALL EXCELLENCE
F1.Young Professional of the Year – Editorial- English
To be awarded to a Journalist under 30 years of age for the best work done during the year either on or off screen
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Story/program that made a demonstrable difference
- Potential for editorial leadership
- High integrity
F2.Young Professional of the Year – Editorial- Hindi
To be awarded to a Journalist under 30 years of age for the best work done during the year either on or off screen.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Story/program that made a demonstrable difference
- Potential for editorial leadership
- High integrity
F3. News Channel of the Year- English
To be awarded to the news channel with the best news reporting and programming through the year and get a chance to come and present your entry in front of the jury during the judging day.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Leadership position defined by profitability/ratings/market share
- Changing the course of the industry
- Consistently produce leaders in all verticals
F4. News Channel of the Year- Hindi
To be awarded to the news channel with the best news reporting and programming through the year and get a chance to come and present your entry in front of the jury during the judging day.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Leadership position defined by profitability/ratings/market share
- Changing the course of the industry
- Consistently produce leaders in all verticals
F5. News Channel of the Year- Urdu
F6. Business News Channel of the Year- English
To be awarded to the Business news channel with the best news reporting and programming through the year and get a chance to come and present your entry in front of the jury during the judging day.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Leadership position defined by profitability/ratings/market share
- Changing the course of the industry
- Consistently produce leaders in all verticals
F7. Business News Channel of the Year- Hindi
To be awarded to the Business news channel with the best news reporting and programming through the year and get a chance to come and present your entry in front of the jury during the judging day.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Leadership position defined by profitability/ratings/market share
- Changing the course of the industry
- Consistently produce leaders in all verticals
F8. News Television – News Director / Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor / News Editor of the Year- English
To be awarded to the editorial head of a news channel who has spearheaded excellence in news programming and has made an enduring difference in improving the television news industry. The person maybe the Editor-in-Chief, News Editor, Managing Editor, News Director, Editor or at a similar level.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Provided exemplary editorial direction
- Developed talent
- Editorial strategy led to significant gain
F9. News Television – News Director / Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor / News Editor of the Year- Hindi
To be awarded to the editorial head of a news channel who has spearheaded excellence in news programming and has made an enduring difference in improving the television news industry. The person maybe the Editor-in-Chief, News Editor, Managing Editor, News Director, Editor or at a similar level.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Provided exemplary editorial direction
- Developed talent
- Editorial strategy led to significant gain
F10. News Television – News Director / Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor / News Editor of the Year- Northern Region- Hindi/ Punjabi
F11. News Television – News Director / Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor / News Editor of the Year- Eastern Region- Assamese, Bengali, Odiya
F12. News Television – News Director / Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor / News Editor of the Year- Western Region- Gujrati, Marathi
F13. News Television – News Director / Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor / News Editor of the Year- Southern Region- Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu
G. SPECIAL AWARDS
G1. Special Award for Channel of the Year for Fact-Checking Practice- English
To be awarded to a television or digital video news channel for setting up and managing with excellence a unit for fact-checking that supports regular news bulletins and programmes and/or produces special reports and programmes based on fact-checking.
G2. Special Award for Channel of the Year for Fact-Checking Practice- Hindi
To be awarded to a television or digital video news channel for setting up and managing with excellence a unit for fact-checking that supports regular news bulletins and programmes and/or produces special reports and programmes based on fact-checking.
G3. Special Award for Safety of Journalists and Media Workers During COVID-19- English
To be awarded to a television or digital video news organisation for efficiency in ensuring the psychological and physical safety of journalists and other staff in the newsroom, bureaus and offices; and in the field during the COVID-19 pandemic.
G4. Special Award for Safety of Journalists and Media Workers During COVID-19- Hindi
To be awarded to a television or digital video news organisation for efficiency in ensuring the psychological and physical safety of journalists and other staff in the newsroom, bureaus and offices; and in the field during the COVID-19 pandemic.