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Prizes for the awards amount to more than Dhs1m; the number of winners in the print, radio and video categories has been raised from three to five, while the winner in the category of best TV presenter will win a cash prize as well as a year-long contract with AMG's Noor Dubai Radio and Television.
Abdullatif Al Sayegh, CEO of AMG, said:
"As the country's largest media company, it is our commitment to back initiatives that mobilize the participation of the entire community. It also gives us an opportunity to demonstrate our appreciation of the support the community provides to our print, radio and television network."
"The Sheikh Majid Youth Media Awards is the ideal platform for AMG to stimulate the industry by creating opportunities for our young people to excel. In this regard, we are grateful to the vision of Dubai's leadership, which seeks to lay a strong foundation for the media sector by drawing upon the skills of talented professionals in the country."
Khadeeja Al Marzouqi, the head of Organizing Committee of the Award, said: "In the long-term, the Sheikh Majid Youth Media Awards will serve to create a thriving media community, instil a greater self-confidence among young people and shape their future career decisions. It will also serve to raise the bar on quality standards across all media segments, while showcasing the UAE's achievements to the outside world. We look forward to creating a platform for new talent in the UAE media industry and help today's youth explore their opportunities and shape their future."
The Sheikh Majid Youth Media Award will accept entries in the radio, video, print and special categories from 15 February-22 March 2009. A unique approach to youth compeitions, the Sheikh Majid Media Awards is determined to support and celebrate exceptional young adults that want to creatively excel in their various ambitions. More importantly, this award also encourages and seeks to explore the humanitarian initiatives that young Emiratis drive and the various social campaigns around the UAE.
Public voting for each segment of the competition will begin on 26 March 2009.
Posted by Rima Ali Al Mashni
