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| The 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. |
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| First introduced by the Malaysian
AIDS Foundation in 1996, the awards are part of its effort
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| acknowledge and honour the vital role played
by the media in HIV/AIDS education. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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| Deadline for entries is July 8, 2008 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Download
entry form here |
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| Entry forms are also made available at: |
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| The Malaysian AIDS Council |
| No. 12, The Boulevard Shop Office |
| Jalan 13/48A, Off Jalan Sentul |
| 51000 Kuala Lumpur |
| MALAYSIA |
| Or P.O. Box 11642 |
| 50762 Kuala Lumpur |
| MALAYSIA |
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| Phone - (603) 4045-1033 |
| Fax - (603) 4042-6133 |
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| For further Information please contact: |
| Zarinah Sa'aid at +603-4045 1033
ext 212 l zarinah@mac.org.my |
| Shabana Palpanaban at +603-4045
1033 ext 206 l shabana@mac.org.my |
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| Other Information: |
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| The judges will comprise editors and journalists
from the various language newspapers, experts from the creative
and broadcasting fields, HIV/AIDS resource people, young personalities,
artistes and members of the public. |
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| The Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Red Ribbon Media
Awards 2008 is open to writers, reporters, journalists, performers
and artistes for HIV/AIDS-related works that have been published
broadcasted or performed between 1 June, 2006 and 1 May, 2008.
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| All work must have appeared in Malaysia
and entrants must be citizens or residents of Malaysia. |
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| a) Print Media |
- Newspapers & Magazines - Features/Columns/Supplements:
Bahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese & Tamil
- Newspapers & Magazines - Advertisements
and Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
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| b) Broadcast Media |
- TV - Talk shows, Documentaries
- TV - Dramas
- Public Service Announcements - Radio & TV
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| c) Non-traditional Media |
| These can include articles written on the
Internet (blogs, websites) as well as short performances of
HIV/AIDS (street plays/performances), etc. |
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| Each winner of the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
Red Ribbon Media Awards 2008 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. |
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| The judges' decision will be based on: |
- Ability to convey clear and accurate
information
- Ability to destigmatise HIV/AIDS
- Commitment in highlighting issues that
is of particular importance to society
- Originality, creativity and execution
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| Entrants for the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
Red Ribbon Media Awards 2008 are required to submit details
of work consisting of: |
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| 1. One copy of the completed official entry
form. |
| 2. Category of submission will require
the following: |
- Print Features: One copy of the actual work
- Broadcast Media: One VHS recording of the work
(Radio PSA: One cassette recording and script).
- Non-traditional Media: Photographs of the works
mounted on plain A3 cardboards - one side only; and if available/applicable
VHS or cassette recording and script.
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| 3. One copy of a typewritten introduction,
not more than two pages, including information on the following: |
- Brief synopsis of the work
- Entrant's intentions in producing the work
- Final impact on the submission
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| 4. Relevant supporting materials wherever
possible (press clippings, reviews, photographs, drawings, sketches,
etc) |
| 5. All entries should be sent in together
with a stamped self-addressed card to enable us to acknowledge
all entries |
| 6. Please mail or hand-deliver your entries
to: |
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| Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Red Ribbon Media Awards
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| Malaysian AIDS Council |
| No 12, Jalan 13/48A |
| The Boulevard Shop Office, Off Jalan Sentul |
| 51000 Kuala Lumpur |
| Phone: +603-40451033 / Fax: +603-4042 6133 |
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