2015 International Media Awards Presented by the International Trotting Association
General Rules
1. All entries must have been published, originally broadcast or otherwise first distributed between 2 May 2013 and 31 December 2014.
2. Entries must be submitted to the governing body of the country in which the submission was published and/or crafted; that country will then select and submit one entrant in each category as a finalist to the 2015 host organisation, Harness Racing Australia Inc.
3. Submissions must be made, as in Rule 2 above, not later than 31 January 2015.
4. Harness Racing Australia will then select three finalists in each category and submit them to International Trotting Association (ITA) Members, who will vote on-line, on a 5 – 3 – 1 basis for each entrant.
5. Each ITA Member can only vote once.
6. On-line voting commences on 10 February 2015 and closes 1 March 2015.
7. Magazine and newspaper category entries should include a clear reproduction of the original article and a translation into English if written in a language other than English. Broadcast entries should include a brief summary, written in English, of what the soundtrack of the submission contains.
8. All entries must include the name, mailing address and email address for the author or other person responsible for creating the entry.
9. There will be no cash rewards; the winners will receive a suitable trophy from the 2015 host organisation, Harness Racing Australia.
10. There is no entry fee required.
Categories
Category 1 – Best News Article, Print or Online
For articles written “on deadline” about “breaking events”, including reporting about races, racing industry happenings and so forth, and published in daily or weekly newspapers or online publications.
Category 2 – Best Magazine Article, Print or Online
For “long term” articles written as “features” and published in magazines or online.
Category 3 – Best Photograph
Photos, not enhanced by any computer-aided special effects, other than those used to clarify the subject matter contained in the photograph; must be submitted as an 8 inch by 10 inch print, or smaller.
Category 4 – Best Printed or Web-Based Advertisement
For advertisements promoting races, breeding services and any other product, service or activity related to the sport of harness racing or Standardbred horses.
Category 5 – Best Video or Film (Online Video included) Advertisement
Video or film based advertisements for racing, breeding or any other product or service related to the Standardbred industry.
Category 6 – Best Television Program or Documentary (Online or Broadcast)
For programs that air on broadcast or the internet, whether long or short form that do not include advertising content.
Category 7 – Best Poster
For printed posters used to promote racing, breeding or any other industry related activity, product or service.
Category 8 – Best Web Site
For publications, organisations or non-commercial entities that appear on the internet.
*New Category*
Category 9 – Best Social Media
For demonstrated excellence in social media usage & innovation.
