Award Categories

Contribution to civic society award
This award will go to the 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 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 or project that has made the most significant contribution to education through the use of new media technology.

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 best new media innovation that improves public life.

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