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MLI Awards T&Cs

Valid entries must fulfil both the general competition guidelines and the relevant category guidelines

General

  • These awards are being run by Media Literacy Ireland – an independent alliance of individuals and organisations working together on an informal and mainly voluntary basis to promote media literacy in Ireland. MLI is facilitated by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
  • The opening date for entries is 15th December 2022. Closing date for entries is 10th February 2023.
  • These awards are open to individuals, groups and organisations on the Island of Ireland.
  • Winners will be announced within two months of the closing date.
  • Entry to the Awards is free. No purchase is necessary.
  • A valid entry consists of a fully completed entry form, completed via the medialiteracyireland.ie website. Accompanying supporting information should be uploaded with the entry form OR emailed to info@medialiteracyireland.ie midnight on 10th February 2023.
  • An independent panel of judges will select the winning entry in each category from valid entries received. The decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • The promoter is excluded from liability for any loss, damage or injury which might occur to the winner arising from his or her acceptance of the award.
  • The winner may be required to participate in unpaid promotional related publicity undertaken by the promoter or its associated companies.
  • Promotional activities, include but are not limited to: online advertising, promotion on social media and via www.medialiteracy.ie website.
  • The winning entries will be displayed on www.medialiteracy.ie  and other MLI member websites and social media channels.
  • Entry to these awards category shall be deemed full and unconditional acceptance of the terms & conditions.
  • Media Literacy Ireland reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions.
  • These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Ireland and subject to the jurisdiction of the Irish Courts.
  • No responsibility is taken for entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected or incomplete or cannot be delivered or entered for any technical or other reason. Proof of delivery of the entry is not proof of receipt.
  • All entries must be original work by individuals involved and must not infringe on copyright/trademark rights
  • Entries must be submitted in English but supporting evidence can be submitted in Irish.

Additional guidelines for ‘Best Youth-led Media Literacy Intervention’

  • Eligible entries for the ‘Best Youth-led Media Literacy Intervention’ include any project, resource, initiative or activity, that promoted at least one of the skills outlined in the BAI media literacy policy.
  • The initiative should have taken place between 1st February 2022 and 10th February 2023.
  • Entries for the ‘Best Youth-led Media Literacy Intervention’ must be submitted by a person over 18 years (for contact details)
  • The adult applicant must have permission from the parents/guardians of the young people involved to submit an entry into this competition.

Additional guidelines for ‘Best Media Literacy Intervention’

  • Eligible entries for the ‘Best Media Literacy Intervention’ include any project, resource, initiative or activity that promoted at least one of the skills outlined in the BAI media literacy policy.
  • The initiative should have taken place between 1st February 2022 and 10th February 2023.
  • Entries for the ‘Best Media Literacy Intervention’ must be submitted by a person over 18 years (for contact details)
  • All partners involved in the initiative must agree to the entry being made.

Additional guidelines for ‘Media Literacy Media Champion’

  • The nominee must be a person or organisation who has raised the profile of media literacy in the Irish media.
  • The media activity must have taken place between 1st February 2022 and 10th February 2023.
  • Entries for this category can be submitted by the nominee themselves (the potential awardee) or by a third-party.
  • Nominations for this category can be made without the knowledge of the nominee.

Additional guidelines for ‘MLI Member Special Contribution’

  • The nominee must be a member of MLI who has (in the eyes of the nominator) made a specific contribution to the promotion of media literacy in Ireland between 1st February 2022 and 10th February 2023.
  • Only MLI members can make nominations.
  • Self-nomination is not accepted for this category.
  • Nominations for this category can be made without the knowledge of the nominee.