These awards aims to recognise initiatives that empower individuals and communities with media literacy skills. The calibre of the 2024 entries was exceptional, demonstrating the diverse and innovative ways that media literacy is being delivered across Ireland.
Members of our judging panel met six times in groups of three and four to carefully evaluate all the submissions. Martina Chapman, MLI National Coordinator, was an observer to the proceedings.
Our sincere thanks go to the following judges who generously shared their time, insights and knowledge:
Andrew Byrne (CnaM), Eileen Culloty (DCU), Eileen Morrissey (LAI), Fred Boss (NCCA), Jane McGarrigle (Webwise), Karen McAuley (CnaM), Lisa Buckley (NewsBrands Ireland), Máire Aoibhinn Ní Ógáin (TG4), Mick McCaffrey (Virgin Media), Ricardo Castellini da Silva, Stephanie Comey (CnaM) and Susan Daly (The Journal Media).
The overall winners were announced at the MLI Awards event on 21 November 2024, kindly hosted by Virgin Media.