COMPANIES, community activists and journalists are among those being encouraged to enter a unique awards event that recognises anti-racism and diversity initiatives.
The Metro Éireann Media and Multicultural Awards (MAMAs), now in their seventh year, recognise the people, groups, companies, institutions and media platforms that respond to diversity and interculturalism on the island of Ireland.
The closing date for entries to the MAMA Awards is Friday 17 October, with the awards ceremony to take place in central Dublin at the end of November. This year’s awards include a special bursary of €5,000 from the Iris O’Brien Foundation to an individual or organisation that has positively responded to cultural diversity in Ireland.
Nominations can be made for 11 other awards in two general categories: Media and Multicultural. In addition, there are two overall awards: the NPAR (National Action Plan against Racism) Award (won last year by Garda Inspector Mary Gormley) and the Judges’ Special Award, which was given to Sister Breege Keenan in 2007. Other previous winners include former Mayor of Portlaoise Cllr Rotimi Adebari and Limerick Leader journalist Anne Sheridan.
The awards are open to individuals, public and private sector organisations and companies as well as not-for-profit organisations on the island of Ireland.
The MAMA Awards are supported by the Office of the Minister for Integration Policy, The Irish Times, Today FM and Dublin City Council. More information and application forms are available at www.mamaawards.com.
