Launched in 1994, the NAMIC Vision Awards honor original programming content created for television and digital platforms that best reflect the increasingly diverse, multiethnic and multicultural viewing audience.
Original programs having aired from November 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015 are eligible for submission. The NAMIC Vision Awards competition extends eligibility to: Broadcast Networks (National, Network-Owned and Operated, Affiliates); Cable Networks (National and Regional); Cable Operators (Local Origination Programs); Syndicators (First-Run Original Programs); and VOD (Cable and/or Broadcast Content for Digital Platforms Including Web/Mobile).
Judging will be focused on overall imagery (creative merit, originality and presentation); sensitivity (the consideration given to cultural nuances); writing (the depiction of issues of relevant to people of color); and the quality of acting in the performance categories. A distinguished group of entertainment industry executives and content creators will comprise the judging panel.
NAMIC VISION AWARDS TIMELINE
- January 17, 2016 – Entry Deadline
- Mid-March 2016 – Announcement of Nominees
- Late April 2016 – Announcement of Winners
PRESS INQUIRIES
To learn more about the Vision Awards, or to request an interview with a NAMIC official, please contact:
Charmaine Chapman
BTB Communications
(310) 882-5498, ext. 5 – Office
(310) 902-8617 – Cell
char@btbcommunications.com
