MAMA. The Categories

What are the Award categories?

In total, there are 11 Awards presented in two categories: Multicultural and Media.
In addition, there are two overall awards: The National Action Plan Against Racism (NPAR) Award and the Judges’ Special Award, both of which are selected by the judging panel, and to which entries are not invited. This year, the Iris O’Brien Foundation will provide a special bursary worth EUR 5,000 to an individual or organisation which has positively responded to cultural diversity in Ireland. Foras na Gaeilge will also present an award to an individual or organisation which promotes the Irish language and culture amongst new immigrants.

Multicultural Awards

This category honours Irish and non-Irish nationals, groups and institutions in Ireland who have excelled in the promotion and celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland.
One Multicultural Award will be made in each of the following categories:
- Individual
- Groups in non-governmental sector
- Institutions in the public sector
- Companies in the private sector
- Multinational organisation

Media Awards

One Media Award will be made in each of the following categories:
- Print media
- Broadcast media
- Visual media (DVD, Video, TV, Film)
- Northern Ireland Media Award
- Student media
- Online/web

Irish and non-Irish journalists/ media groups including print, broadcast, online and visual from the island of Ireland are invited to submit works which promote and inform cross-cultural understanding and co-operation, which they have published or transmitted between 1 January 2008 and 31 August 2008.

National Action Plan Against Racism (NPAR) Award

The NPAR Award honours an individual or organisation in the public service for combating racism or promoting equality. Entries are not sought from the public for this award.

Judges’ Award

A special Judges’ Award will be made where, in the opinion of the judges, a particular and special contribution has been made during the past year by an individual or organisation in combating racism or promoting equality for Black and/or ethnic minorities. Entries are not sought from the public for this award.

Iris O’Brien Foundation Bursary

This year, a special bursary worth EUR 5,000 will be given to support an individual or organisation for a project which encourages cultural diversity in Ireland. The winner will be selected from entries received for the 2008 MAMA Awards.