Older People in the Media Awards 2015
Gransnet is delighted to announce (cue riotous fanfare) that we will once again be working alongside Independent Age on this year's Older People in the Media Awards! Back for the fourth time in 2015, the awards are now open for nominations and this year it will take on an exciting new format as the voting will be held exclusively online with three categories to vote for.
The awards are a celebration of the best coverage of older people’s issues in all media, with the aim of shining a light on coverage that has either positively portrayed older people, or sensitively highlighted the issues they face. Winners from previous years have included, among others, Dame Judi Dench for her role in the film Philomena, Panorama for a programme which highlighted poor elderly care in care homes, and Anne Reid for her portrayal of the character Celia in Last Tango in Halifax.
Nominations need to be made exclusively through Gransnet and the deadline for entries is Friday 28 August 2015 at 6pm. You will then have a chance to cast your final vote from a nominations shortlist in the autumn. The winners will be announced at the end of November and they will receive an award to mark their achievement and outstanding contribution.
This year’s categories:
Best older person’s character in a book, film, TV or radio drama
This award is for the most memorable older, fictional character in a book, film, TV or radio programme. It is open to any fictional character in a book, film, TV or radio drama who has appeared in a new work (story line/episodes/film/new series) in the UK between the dates of Friday 15 August 2014 and Friday 14 August 2015.
Everyday ageism hero
The best marketing campaign or initiative that promotes ageing in a positive light. This award is for a marketing initiative or campaign which promotes ageing in a positive light and which is helping to change attitudes by displaying age in a progressive and modern way. It should remind us that age shouldn't be the defining factor in what path your career, love life, and activities take. The award is open to campaigns that have run in any medium but they must have first appeared between the dates of Friday 15 August 2014 and Friday 14 August 2015.
Best older person's champion in the media
This category may include: High profile public figures whose appearance in the media highlights the contribution older people are making to the media landscape, or individuals who consistently bring an authoritative voice to the issues affecting older people. The champion will raise awareness, understanding and empathy of these issues among the public. This can be demonstrated by contributions to, or appearances in, any medium (press, radio, TV or social media). Nominations for this category must have appeared in the media between the dates of Friday 15 August 2014 and Friday 14 August 2015.
About Independent Age
- Have you experienced Everyday ageism?
- Talk TV and film on the forums.
- Take a look at our previous winners.
Founded over 150 years ago, Independent Age is a growing charity helping older people across the UK and Ireland through the 'ABC' of advice, befriending and campaigning. They offer a free national telephone and email advice service focusing on social care, welfare benefits and befriending services. This is supported by their free Wise Guide series of practical handbooks, and wide range of printed guides and factsheets. They also provide on-the-ground, local support, provided by a network of over 1,500 volunteers offering one-to-one and group befriending. For more information, visit the website.
Speak to one of Independent Age's advisers for free and confidential advice and information. Lines are open Monday to Friday between 10am - 4pm. Freephone 0800 319 6789 or email [email protected]