Finalists for the Responsible Drinking Media Awards announcedBrandhouse Beverages today announced the finalists for the 2014 Responsible Drinking Media Awards (#RDMAwards). The finalists in each of the categories are: Best Blog:
Joanne Gibson, Alcohol dependency corrupt good manners in society; www.winewriter.co.za Sive Konkwana; Mother's little helper (and all her enablers); Interconnectedness medium Best Broadcast:
Ntombi Phiri-Kanyoka, SA alcohol abuse, Radio 2000 Takalane Nemangowe, Is the government doing enough to promote responsible drinking? Alex FM Best Campus:
Sive Konkwana, Alcohol dependency corrupt good manners in society; Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Wendy Nyoni, Confessions - I wish I had gone with them; UJ Observer Best Community:
Precious Maphumulo, Foetal alcohol syndrome, Radio Khwezi Takalane Nemangowe, Is the government doing enough to promote responsible drinking? Alex FM Best Magazine:
Charlene Naidoo, Starving to drink; Marie Claire Siyabonga Kamnqa, One for the road; Move! Magazine Best Newspaper:
Jabu Kumalo, I drank while I was pregnant; Daily Sun Lindsay Ord, Women - the anonymous alcoholics? Daily News Best Online:
Kyla Herrmannsen, Correctional services is a misnomer; www.iol.co.za Sipokazi Fokazi, Code Red at all Hours; www.iol.co.za Now in its fourth year, the Awards recognise journalists who use their influence to promote responsible drinking amongst the South African public by publishing media pieces covering responsible drinking and issues related to it. The winners of each category will be announced at an awards ceremony, taking place at the One and Only Hotel in Cape Town on Friday, 27 June, 2014. Each of the category winners will walk away with a R10,000 cash prize. The judging panel judged 166 entries on the following criteria;
Approach to the various responsible drinking campaigns; Level of support (balance between quality and frequency of articles); and Level of influence (creating awareness, challenging target audiences, encouraging change). "The media's deep commitment to support, promote and contribute to the responsible drinking agenda makes these awards a success," says Michael Mabasa, Corporate Relations Director at brandhouse. "We would like to express our gratitude to all of the entrants, and extend our heartfelt congratulations to the finalists." The winner of each category, along with the Journalist of the Year and Media House of the Year will be announced on the night of the awards ceremony. |