1. PROGRAMMING (Criteria and Weightage)
(Open to entries in English and Hindi only.)
101. 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.
102. 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.
103. 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.
104. 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.
105. 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.
106. 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.
107. Best In-depth Series- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of a single subject. It can be a special report, in-depth coverage of a subject, a documentary or a series that provides background and understanding of a specific news event.
108. Best In-depth Series- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of a single subject. It can be a special report, in-depth coverage of a subject, a documentary or a series that provides background and understanding of a specific news event.
109. Best In-Show Graphics- English
To be awarded to a show which demonstrates the best use of in-show graphics that enhance the visual content of a programme.
110. Best In-Show Graphics- Hindi
To be awarded to a show which demonstrates the best use of in-show graphics that enhance the visual content of a programme.
111. Best News Coverage – National- English
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news event in India.
112. Best News Coverage – National- Hindi
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news event in India.
113. Best News Coverage – International- English
(Open only to the Indian news channels.)
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news story that has developed or is developing outside India.
114. Best News Coverage – International- Hindi
(Open only to the Indian news channels.)
To be awarded to the best coverage of a major news story that has developed or is developing outside India.
2. PERSONALITY (Criteria and Weightage)
(Open to entries in English and Hindi only.)
201. Best Anchor- English
To be awarded to an anchor who has demonstrated insight and knowledge of both content and the medium.
202. Best Anchor- Hindi
To be awarded to an anchor who has demonstrated insight and knowledge of both content and the medium.
203. 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.
204. 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.
205. 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.
206. 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.
207. 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.
208. 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.
209. Best Video Editor- English
To be awarded for outstanding editing skills and efforts of a video editor to provide a visually enhanced narrative.
210. Best Video Editor- Hindi
To be awarded for outstanding editing skills and efforts of a video editor to provide a visually enhanced narrative.
211. Best News Producer- English
To be awarded to a Producer who has done outstanding work in conceptualizing, scripting and directing news stories.
212. Best News Producer- Hindi
To be awarded to a Producer who has done outstanding work in conceptualizing, scripting and directing news stories.
3. MARKETING (Criteria and Weightage)
(Open to entries in English and Hindi only.)
301. Best Integration of a Brand in a News Programme- English
To recognize the most creative integration of a brand in an on-air news show.
302. Best Integration of a Brand in a News Programme- Hindi
To recognize the most creative integration of a brand in an on-air news show.
303. Best Public Service Campaign for a Brand by a News Channel- English
To be awarded to the most effective Public Service campaign run by a news channel for a brand. This includes coverage in a show, an event, an on-air promo or an activity on the channel’s website.
304. Best Public Service Campaign for a Brand by a News Channel- Hindi
To be awarded to the most effective Public Service campaign run by a news channel for a brand. This includes coverage in a show, an event, an on-air promo or an activity on the channel’s website.
305. Best Channel Marketing- English
To be awarded to the best marketing strategy adopted by a news channel for marketing its brand or a show or an activity.
306. Best Channel Marketing- Hindi
To be awarded to the best marketing strategy adopted by a news channel for marketing its brand or a show or an activity.
307. 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.
308. 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.
309. Best Website- English
To be awarded to the best website of a news channel for its content, ease of use, interactivity, use of technology and innovation.
310. Best Website- Hindi
To be awarded to the best website of a news channel for its content, ease of use, interactivity, use of technology and innovation.
4. OVERALL EXCELLENCE
(Open to entries and by Jury nominations.)
401. 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.Criteria
402. 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.Criteria
403. Young Professional of the Year – Business- English
To be awarded to an enterprising and influential young business executive who is less than 30 years of age and who has most significantly challenged the industry norms, benchmarks and practices through his or her performance.Criteria
404. Young Professional of the Year – Business- Hindi
To be awarded to an enterprising and influential young business executive who is less than 30 years of age and who has most significantly challenged the industry norms, benchmarks and practices through his or her performance.Criteria
405. News Channel of the Year- English
To be awarded to the news channel with the best news reporting and programming through the year.Criteria
406. News Channel of the Year - Hindi
To be awarded to the news channel with the best news reporting and programming through the year.Criteria
407. News Television CEO of the Year- English
To be awarded to the Promoter, Managing Director/CEO/COO of a news channel or a network, who has demonstrated vision, outstanding business performance and leadership as well as gained confidence of stakeholders.Criteria
408. News Television CEO of the Year- Hindi
To be awarded to the Promoter, Managing Director/CEO/COO of a news channel or a network, who has demonstrated vision, outstanding business performance and leadership as well as gained confidence of stakeholders.Criteria
409. News Television Editor-in-Chief 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.Criteria
410. News Television Editor-in-Chief 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.Criteria
Entries Not Invited. By Nomination Only
411. Lifetime Achievement Award
To be awarded to a veteran of the Indian News Television Industry who has made the most significant and lasting contribution to the news television craft and business.Criteria
