MAMA Awards Co-ordinator 2008
tel: 01 8783441
fax: 01 8783917
e-mail: mama@metroeireann.com
 


 
What are the MAMA Awards?
The Metro Éireann Media and Multicultural Awards (MAMA) recognise the contributions of individuals and organisations in promoting cross-cultural understanding and co-operation in Ireland.

The Awards also recognise initiatives that promote and celebrate cultural diversity on the island of Ireland. Awards are presented in two categories: Multicultural and Media.

Who are the awards organised by?

First staged in 2002, the MAMA Awards were established by Ireland’s frst multicultural newspaper, Metro Éireann. The 2008 Awards are proudly sponsored by the Iris O’Brien Foundation in association with the National Action Plan Against Racism (NPAR) and supported by the Offce of the Minister for Integration Policy, The Irish Times, Today FM, Dublin City Council and Foras na Gaeilge.

Why should I enter?

The MAMA Awards are an important way to promote and celebrate cultural diversity in an Ireland that has changed signifcantly in recent years.

The Awards are about the people, groups, events, companies and institutions that have embraced diversity and celebrated its place within our new and evolving Irish society.

The MAMA Awards showcase the positive effects that multiculturalism is having on Irish society and recognise the contribution of groups and individuals who are driving a broad range of initiatives in the area of diversity.

Who can enter?

The Awards are open to individuals, public and private sector organisations and not-for-proft organisations on the island of Ireland. Entries can be self-nominated or by members of the public/organisations/ companies/Metro Éireann. Entries are welcome from Irish and non-Irish nationals from the island of Ireland

Multicultural Awards

The multicultural awards focus on initiatives that promote and celebrate cultural diversity and that promote and develop cross-cultural understanding and co-operation. In considering entries, the judges will look for evidence of

  • Innovation
  • Empowerment of Black and ethnic minorities
  • A quality of understanding and analysis of issues of racism and cultural diversity
  • A challenge to mindsets refecting negative stereotypes or narrow understandings of Irishness
  • An impact on institutional practices and on how people interact with institutions
  • Enhanced service provision within Black and ethnic minority communities

Media Awards

The media awards focus on media initiatives and reporting that promotes and informs cross-cultural understanding and co-operation.

In making the media awards the judges will look for evidence of

  • Creativity
  • A quality of analysis and understanding of racism and cultural diversity
  • An ability to communicate with a multi-ethnic audience
  • Importance of the content of the reporting

What are the rules of entry?

All entries must be submitted with an entry form, and two copies each of original works that must have been published, transmitted, launched, instituted or carried out on the island of Ireland between 1 January and 31 August 2008. Please send a SAE if you would like the materials returned.

The closing date for receipt of entries is 17 October 2008. Shortlisted entries in each category will be announced in November with the Awards ceremony taking place in late November 2008.

How do I enter?

To enter, simply fll out the attached entry form, include any supporting material and send it to:

MAMA Awards Co-ordinator 2008
Metro Éireann
3rd Floor
34 North Frederick Street
Dublin 1
T: 01 8783441
F: 01 8783917
E:mama@metroeireann.com

When is the closing date?

The closing date for receipt of entry forms is Friday 17 October 2008

Note to all entrants:

Any views expressed in giving the Awards do not necessarily represent the opinion of organisers, sponsors or supporters.