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  • The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Padma Bhushan Dr. Prabha Atre, renowned Indian Classical Vocalist from Kirana Gharana for her contribution to music

    Laadli Media Awards to be held in Mumbai on October 12

    By A Correspondent

     

    The annual South Asia Laadli Media & Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2017, spearheaded by Population First, will see 33 Awards being presented in different categories to media professionals who have displayed exemplary sensitivity in reporting on gender issues.

     

    The awards will be held on Friday, Oct 12, 2018 at 6.30pm in Mumbai. Said Dr AL Sharada, Director, Population First: “From a mere 100 entries in 2007 to more than 1700 entries in 2018, Laadli Media Awards have come a long way in acknowledging the media’s contribution in women empowerment and gender issues. The increasing volume of discussion in public domain on gender issues is an indication that we are witnessing the beginnings of change”.

     

    Veteran Indian journalist Shekhar Gupta will be Chief Guest this year.

     

    The highlight this year is the Laadli of the Century award which will be presented to Madam Coomi Wadia, the veteran and famous woman Choir Conductor of India. Also, the Woman behind the Screen Award will be posthumously awarded to Late Kalpana Lajmi for her contribution to Indian Cinema and for her courage to make meaningful women-oriented films. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Dr. Prabha Atre, renowned Indian Classical Vocalist from Kirana Gharana for her contributions to the field of music. The award for Consistent Reporting on Films from a Gender Perspective would be presented to Shoma Chatterji. Famous Indian Singer Joi Barua will be performing at the event that celebrates a gender sensitive media.

  • In its tenth year now, the South-Asia Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2015-16 is being organised in association with International Advertising Association (IAA)

    IAA joins hands with Laadli to take Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity across South Asia

    By A Correspondent

     

    The International Advertising Association (IAA) is supporting the Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity to take the national awards across South Asia.

     

    In its tenth year now, the South Asia Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2015-16 is being organised in association with International Advertising Association (IAA). The event will be held at National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai, India on May 12, 2017.

     

    The awards are supported by UNFPA and this year, Colors is associated as the cause partner.

    Said Srinivasan K Swamy Senior Vice President IAA Global and Chairman RK Swamy BBDO:  “The IAA India Chapter has had a long association with Laadli and the subject of gender sensitivity, so supporting their Media Awards in the South Asia region seemed a natural corollary. This not just showcases the IAA’s keen interest in such activities, but also its ability to spread a good message across boundaries.

     

    Added Ramesh Narayan Vice President IAA: “We are very happy to lend our support to this meaningful award. Our Chapters and Associates in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Nepal and Bangladesh are working on selecting one journalist in each country who has done wonderful work in the area of gender sensitivity and that person will be nominated to receive the special IAA Laadli South Asia Media Award.

     

    Said Dr A. Sharada, CEO, Laadli: “The objective of The Laadli Media Awards is to draw the attention of the public to the positive efforts in the media with regard to gender sensitive reportage and provide a platform for showcasing such efforts. It does not focus on visible achievers but on media persons who are reporting from the field level – analyzing laws, policies, programmes, events and incidents using a gender lens.  Every year entries are sought from all over India. More than 1500 entries are received each year from across the nation from print, electronic and web media. Around 80 awards are given under 13 languages across the country, in each of the rounds.”