The Wincott Awards for Broadcasting are given to programmes which are judged to have done most to encourage a wider public understanding of economic, financial and business issues, stories and concepts – both national and international. There are three annual awards:
BEST TELEVISION PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR: This award is given to the best single programme or series of programmes, which achieve the Award’s objectives. It is open to factual, format based and drama programmes.
BEST TELEVISION COVERAGE OF A TOPICAL BUSINESS ISSUE: This award is given to programmes, or presenters, for news or current affairs coverage of a business, financial or economic story or issue. This category is particularly suited-though not confined to- news and regular current affairs programmes.
BEST RADIO PROGRAMME: This award is given to the best radio programme, or series of programmes, which meets the Award’s objectives
In addition, the judges may make a BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR award to the person on radio or television who they consider has done most to achieve the Awards’ objectives.
Entries are welcomed from broadcasting organisations, independent production companies and also programme makers directly. Entries are also welcome from local and regional programmes, as well as national programme makers- in making their decision, the judges take account of both the target audience and also the resources available to the programme makers. Those entering a series should enter just one programme from the series, but may include an A4 page summarising the series and putting the individual programme in context.
The next awards will be made in 2010. Programmes receiving their first transmission in 2009 will be eligible. Full details of how to enter are included in the form below.
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Entries should be sent to Wincott Awards, Sandra Leeming, c/o Dartmouth Films Ltd, 25 Floral Street, London, WC2E 9DS