Winners of the World Television Awards 2012 were officially announced at the recent Asia Media Summit in Bangkok.
Ms. Moneeza Hashmi, President of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) and General Manager, International Relations, HUM TV, Pakistan announced the winners before some 600 participants to the two-day Summit from 29-30 May 2012.
Winners of the World Television Awards 2012 were officially announced at the recent Asia Media Summit in Bangkok.
Ms. Moneeza Hashmi, President of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) and General Manager, International Relations, HUM TV, Pakistan announced the winners before some 600 participants to the two-day Summit from 29-30 May 2012.
In the Humanity category for the Best TV Documentary on “Promoting Religious Understanding and Tolerance” the winner was “Dharma – Where does happiness lie?” directed by Chan-Gyu, Yun and Geun-Young, Choi and broadcast by KBS ITV, Republic of Korea.
Runner-up was “Two women – A shared tragedy” directed by James Pastouna and broadcast by ARD, Germany.
Ms. Moneeza Hashmi, Mr. Chan-Gyu, Yun, Mr. Salah Eddine Maaoui, Mr. Yang Binyuan – AMS, 29 May 2012, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Chan-Gyu, Yun was presented with a trophy and certificate by Mr. Salah Eddine Maaoui (Director General Arab States Broadcasting Union, ASBU) and Mr. Yang Binyuan (Director of AIBD)
“Ozone – The Human Factor” directed by Rehan Ahmed and broadcast by HUM TV, Pakistan, won the top prize in the Science / Environment category for the Best TV Programme on “Preserving the Ozone Layer and Protecting the Earth”.
Mr. Rehan Ahmed was presented with a trophy and certificate by Dr. Young-woo Park (Regional Director and Representative for Asia and the Pacific United Nations Environment Programme, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific) and Mr. Yang Binyuan (Director of AIBD).
Ms. Moneeza Hashmi, Mr. Rehan Ahmed, Dr. Young-woo Park, Mr. Yang Binyuan – AMS, 29 May 2012, Bangkok, Thailand
Runners-up were “Phase out HCFs which are safer for the ozone layer” directed by Khvay Atitya and broadcast by TVK, Cambodia, and “Preserving the ozone: from happy people” directed by Sonam Phuntsho and broadcast by BBS, Bhutan.
The trailers of the winners were screened in front of 700 delegates.
The top winners received a cash prize of US$5,000, a certificate and trophy each.
The judging session of the World TV Awards took place at the AIBD office in Kuala Lumpur on 7 and 8 May 2012.
Ms. Moneeza Hashmi chaired the jury composed by 7 senior media practitioners from Asia and Europe and evaluated some 32 entries from 18 countries in the Humanity category.
For the Science/Environment category, the jury viewed a total of 24 entries from 14 countries.
The World TV Awards 2012 were supported by the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), the United Nations Environment Programme OzonAction. Radio TV Malaysia (RTM) and The Islamic Broadcasting Union (IBU).
Jury panel World TV Awards 2012 Humanity category, 7 May 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jury panel World TV Awards 2012 Science/Environment category with Mr. Yang Binyuan, 8 May 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Winners Awarded at the Asia Media Summit
Winners of the World Television Awards 2012 were officially announced at the recent Asia Media Summit in Bangkok.
Ms. Moneeza Hashmi, President of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) and General Manager, International Relations, HUM TV, Pakistan announced the winners before some 600 participants to the two-day Summit from 29-30 May 2012.
A Successful AMS 2012
The Asia Media Summit 2012 has concluded in Bangkok, Thailand contributing to a meaningful platform for knowledge sharing and building partnerships. It highlighted some of the daunting challenges broadcasters face in the changing media landscape.
New Ideas and Strategies in the Digital World
Mr. Yang Binyuan, Director of AIBD, calls on broadcasters in Asia-Pacific to continue seeking new ideas and concrete directions and strategies in tapping the opportunities of the digital technology. The Asia Media Summit is a good platform for this purpose, he said.
More Challenges in Digital Migration
Mr. Houlin Zhao, ITU Deputy Secretary General, says ITU will continue to work with AIBD and other partners to assist in the best possible and feasible manner in the digital migration process.
New Media Putting Pressure on Broadcast Media’s Attractiveness
Ms. Mariyam Mizna Shareef, Maldives Minister of State for Tourism, Arts and Culture, and President of AIBD General Conference says the Internet, social media and mobile platforms are making a strong presence in Asia-Pacific, offering new ways to push out content and get connected with audiences.
Call for Action on Sustainable Development
Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, UN Under Secretary-General, proposed a five point call for action, urging media to use their skills and resources to create greater impact on sustainable development, the single most important challenge in Asia Pacific, and ensure more people benefit from development.
Building Trust for Impact
For media organizations to create impact in today’s society, they must build and strengthen public trust, and prove beyond any doubt that they have public interest in their heart.
More Recommendations for the Bangkok Declaration 2003 +10
Broadcasters and other media stakeholders in Asia Pacific presented additional recommendations for the proposed Bangkok Declaration 2003 +10 that will serve as a guide in strengthening their responses to the changing media landscape and emerging global realities.
Making a Difference in Development
Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, urges broadcasters in Asia-Pacific to tell sustainable development stories in the region, including successes and setbacks that can “ serve as a model for the way forward and in offering solutions for tomorrow.”
Nurturing PSB Values
Building authority, honesty, trust, credibility, and a sense of mission are some of the values public service broadcasters need to sustain their existence and growth in the fast changing media landscape.