NATIONAL
CREATORS AWARD - AWARDS
News:
PM Modi hands out awards
for online creators
What's
in the news?
●
Recently, to acknowledge the growing
influence of digital creators and influencers, the government has unveiled the
prestigious 'National Creators Award'.
Key
takeaways:
●
The awardees include Ranveer Allahbadia
(Beerbiceps), Shraddha Jain (Aiyyo Shraddha) and Kamiya Jani of Curly Tales.
National
Creators Award:
●
The 'National Creators Award' serves as a
platform to honour and celebrate the diverse talents and contributions of
digital creators across various domains.
Aim:
●
To acknowledge
individuals who are fostering positive social change, driving innovation, and
shaping India’s cultural narrative within the digital realm.
●
The award is aimed at lauding the efforts
of digital pioneers and content creators for their significant contributions to
the country's digital landscape.
Awarded
by:
●
MyGov
India (under MeitY) has launched the ‘National Creators
Award,’ applauding digital innovators and content creators for their
significant contributions to India’s digital landscape.
Features:
●
It will recognise outstanding creativity
and innovation across a broad spectrum of categories, spanning storytelling,
advocacy for social change, environmental sustainability, education, gaming,
and beyond.
Eligibility
Criteria:
Age
Requirement:
●
Participants must be 18 years of age or above at the time of nomination.
Nationality
and Residency:
●
19 categories are open exclusively to
individuals of Indian nationality.
●
One category is dedicated to international digital creators.
Platforms:
●
Content must be published on one or more
of the following digital platforms: Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, or
Facebook.
Language:
●
Content submission can be in English or any other Indian language.
Nomination
Limits:
●
Creators can self-nominate in a maximum of
three categories.
●
Those nominating others can nominate in
all 20 categories.
Different
Categories of the Award:
These awards encompass
over 20 distinct categories. In 19 of these categories, a single winner will be
selected for each. But the International Creator Award category would have
three winners. The main categories are as follows.
●
'Disruptor
of the Year' award: It will honour a creator who has defied
convention, effecting substantial change or innovation within their respective
domain.
●
'Celebrity
Creator of the Year' award: It seeks to acknowledge high-profile
influencers who have harnessed their celebrity status to foster positive
transformation and set new standards for impactful online content.
●
'International
Creator Award': It will pay tribute to creators based
overseas who have contributed to enhancing India's cultural influence and soft
power on the global stage.
●
'Tech
Creator Award': It will commend individuals who simplify
technology, providing insights, reviews, and recommendations on the latest
gadgets and innovations.