Ibda'a Student Awards accepting entries for 2009 edition

Open to all undergraduates and fresh graduates of the 2008-2009 academic year, the Ibda'a Awards will accept entries from 16 August - 8 October, 2009.

Shortlisted entries will be showcased at an exhibition from 15-20 November, while winners will be acknowledged during a gala awards ceremony on 19 November.

Presented by Ziad Galadari Group and organized by Dubai Media City in partnership with the International Advertising Association (IAA), the prestigious awards for emerging media talent will honour outstanding talent in 12 categories.

Themed 'Let It Out', the competition will recognise best submissions in journalism (non-news), radio feature, animation, graphic design, analogue photography, digital photography, print advertising, TV advertising, film TV feature, film TV documentary, mobile film and digital designs.

Winners stand to gain lucrative internship opportunities with leading international media companies in addition to other prizes. The prized internships allow participants to work with and learn from some of the industry's most talented professionals; thus paving the way to a promising career in the media industry.

This year's edition of Ibda'a Awards is co-sponsored by Arabian Automobiles, OMD and Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI). While du is the communication partner, ARN, Amrita TV, BBC World, Brash FZ LLC, CNBC Arabia, Emarat Al Youm, Motivate Publishing, Showtime, Xische, Zee TV and Zee Aflam will support the event as the media partners.

ARN, CNN, CNBC Arabia, Brash, Leo Burnett, Xische, MBC, Motivate Publishing, Nikon, Team Young & Rubicam and Zee Aflam will provide awards to the winners.