The Golden Comma contest has ended in Irkutsk, with 5 TV channels, 2 radio stations, 14 print outlets and 4 online portals taking part, and 87 people submitting works. This year the categories were updated to focus on the press social responsibility and feedback from residents, and winners will be chosen in eight main categories and two special prizes. The laureates names will be announced on January 18 at the awards ceremony, where about 50 participants will receive awards, diplomas and prizes.
A total of 5 city television channels, 2 radio stations, 14 print publications, and 4 internet portals took part in the competition. 87 people submitted works.In 2012, some of the “Golden Comma” categories were updated. The main attention was paid to the social responsibility of the press and the presence of “feedback” with city residents.
The winners will be awarded in 8 categories: “Feedback,” “Socially Responsible Press,” “Irkutsk - Territory of Development,” “Irkutsk – Media. Model of the Future,” “Irkutsk – Through the Lens,” “Real Benefit,” “Debut,” “Journalism Master of 2012.”
Two special prizes are also provided: from the city administration’s economic committee for “Best Publication on Small and Medium-Sized Business” and from the Public Chamber of the City of Irkutsk.
The names of the winners will be announced on January 18 during the awards ceremony. It will take place at the Panorama RC at 6:00 p.m. In total, about 50 laureates and diploma recipients of the “Golden Comma” will be awarded based on the competition results. The 17 laureates who take first place will receive the “Golden Comma” badge, diplomas, and mayoral prizes. Prize winners will receive diplomas and exclusive gifts. The winner in the “Journalism Master” category will be awarded a special badge — the “Golden Comma with a Diamond.” The award in this category will be presented by the chairman of the competition jury, the mayor of Irkutsk, Viktor Kondrashov.
Based on materials from the press service of the Irkutsk city administration