MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA RED RIBBON MEDIA AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES
June 16th, 2008The Mercedes-Benz Red Ribbon Media Awards is coming our way in October this year. Once again, writers, reporters, journalists, performers and artistes will be vying for the awards given out in recognition of journalistic and creative excellence relating to HIV/AIDS in their respective fields.
First introduced by the Malaysian AIDS Foundation in 1996, the awards are part of its effort to acknowledge and honour the vital role played by the media in HIV/AIDS education.
The awards are presented in three categories - the print, broadcasting and non-traditional (Internet and the performing and visual arts) media and covers articles, advertisements or public service announcements.
The judges comprise editors and journalists from the various newspapers, experts from the creative and broadcasting fields, HIV/AIDS resource people, young personalities, artistes and members of the public. All work submitted will be judged for its ability to convey clear and accurate information and to destigmatise HIV/AIDS. Originality, creativity and execution are also paramount.
The awards are given out for HIV/AIDS-related works that have been published, broadcasted or performed between June 1, 2006, and May 1, 2008. All works submitted must have appeared in Malaysia and entrants must be citizens or residents of Malaysia.
Winners from each category will receive a specially designed award sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia as well as a cash prize of RM2,500 and a Certificate of Excellence which will be presented on October 25, 2008, at the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with the Red Ribbon Gala.
Deadline for entries is July 8, 2008
Mercedes-Benz Sponsorship
This is the third time that Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is the principal sponsor for the awards held on a biennial basis. The commitment of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is in line with the efforts of its parent company Daimler AG in its fight against HIV/AIDS which has held high priority at Daimler since the early 1990s.
The Global HIV/AIDS Policy Daimler implemented in December 2005 offers recommendations for effectively combating HIV/AIDS in the workplace. Daimler rejects all forms of discrimination against those afflicted with the disease and guarantees complete confidentiality. It also supports and promotes preventive measures. While recommending counseling and testing, the company emphasizes that such tests must be voluntary and may not violate the affected employees’ right to privacy.
Malaysian AIDS Council │ Malaysian AIDS Foundation
No 12, Jalan 13/48A, The Boulevard Shop Office,
Off Jalan Sentul 51000, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Tel : +603-4045 1033 │ Fax : +603-4042 6133 │ Website : www.mac.org.my
For further Information please contact:
Zarinah Sa’aid at +603-4045 1033 ext 212 │ zarinah@mac.org.my
Shabana Palpanaban at +603-4045 1033 ext 206 │ shabana@mac.org.my

