Nominate! Choose an award category

The nominations are now closed, the categories of the awards are listed below.

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, etc.

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 and openness 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.

Young Innovator award

This award recognises the impact of young innovators in our society. The winner will be involved with new media innovations that improve public life or contribute to civic society. They could have contributed to, created or run a project. These may include websites, blogs, online radio or any other new media project.
There is a £500 cash prize for this category.
Entrants must be under 26 on 01 Jan 2007.