The Odisha Media Award (OMA) would be conferred on journalists and other mediapersons at a special function to be held here on December 27.
The award instituted by a group of journalists and development activists is aimed at encouraging journalists and other persons in the print and electronic media to bring to fore people’s causes and empower the ordinary men.
The nomination for the award started on November 1 would continue till November 30.
A panel of noted journalists and social activists would select 25 persons under 22 categories, including best editor, columnist, cartoonist, radio and TV Programme, documentary, journalism and mass communication institutes, photographer, blogger, media entrepreneur, inspiring media entrepreneur, peoples’ cause documentary/feature, best use of new media, blogger and community media initiative. .
During the session, a panel discussion would be held on a contemporary media related topic in which noted media personalities and development professionals from around the country and abroad would join, informed award committee convenor NA Shah Ansari.