Competition Categories 2010

Recognises excellence in programmes featuring stage recordings and television adaptations of performing arts, as well as excellence in documentary programmes on art forms (music, fine arts, dance, drama etc.) or artists.

Recognises excellence in fiction or non-fiction programmes designed in content and style and intended to entertain, inform and/or engage young audiences (children aged 2-12 or young people aged 13-18. The age group for which the programme is intended must be indicated on the Entry Form).

Recognises excellence in sketch comedy, panel comedy and improvisation comedy programmes including comedy specials.

Recognises excellence in mini series and scripted drama programmes made for television, from single programmes to series not exceeding thirteen (13) episodes per season.

Recognises excellence in quiz show and game show programmes.

Recognises excellence in multi-platform content that enriches and extends a core television programme and focuses on the interface of web and television to achieve 360 degree programming.

Recognises excellence in factual entertainment and reality show programmes i.e. non-script format-based series featuring celebrities or members of the public in a structured narrative designed to entertain and/or inform the viewers.

Recognises excellence in serialised sitcom programmes with scripted dialogue.

Recognises excellence in serialised soap opera and telenovela (scripted fiction and melodrama) containing multiple episodes, recurring characters and continuing storylines.

Recognises excellence in variety show and entertainment live event show programmes (single or continuing programmes that showcase performing talent including music and comedy, usually before a live audience).

Recognises programmes which deal in a direct and enlightening manner with significant social and humanitarian subjects as well as social trends and ethics. Only programmes entered in one of the main competition categories can be submitted for the Social Award.

This award recognises the best programme in the 2010 Competition from among all programmes within and across all categories of the Competition.