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New Media Awards Atos Origin

This year's award categories aim to highlight the benefits that are being brought to all aspects of society from local communities to national government by information communication technology.
This year there are seven award categories. Websites, internet technology, mobile phone and wireless services, digital television and intranet sites are all eligible to be entered. If you have any queries regarding the eligibility of your nomination please see our about page or contact nma@newstatesman.co.uk.

Contribution to civic society award
This award will go to the local, regional or national government project that best uses new media technology to contribute to civic society.

Modernising government award
This award will go to the most innovative use of new media technology to improve efficiency and modernise services at any level of government.

Elected representative award
This award will go to the elected representative who best uses new media technology to communicate with the electorate. This award is open to councillors, MEPs, MPs, MSPs and Members of the Welsh Assembly.

Education award
This award will go to the body that has made the most significant contribution to education, or to an educational establishment, through the use of new media technology.

Community and information award
This award will go to the individual or organisation that best uses new media technology to provide an alternative, informative voice enhancing democratic debate.

Advocacy award
This award will go to the individual or organisation that has most effectively influenced opinions and behaviour through the use of new media technology. Pressure groups, lobbying firms, charities, corporate public affairs departments and campaigning organisations are all eligible.

Accessibility
This award will go to the individual or organisation that has maximised access to information or services through new media technology.

Innovation award
This award will go to the individual or organisation that has best used new media technology to improve public life. Eligible projects include the use of Wi-fi, wireless, GPRS, mobile phone, smart phone, PDA, SMS, smart cards and Bluetooth.