The Media House Global, a creative comms agency has been nominated for the prestigious Media Agency of the Year category at the 2024 Asian Media Awards. The finalists were announced at the headquarters of EssenceMediacom in London, marking the 12th year of the awards, which celebrate excellence across journalism, TV, radio, stage, online, and creative media.
Other finalist for Media Agency of the Year category includes Curzon PR, House of Advertising, Ethnic Reach and Podlounge. Supported by the University of Salford, the awards ceremony will take place on 25 October at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate. The event showcases the work of both national and regional media organizations, alongside independent production teams and freelance professionals, highlighting their contributions to the UK’s diverse media landscape.
EssenceMediacom’s Board Director, Sanjay Shabi, welcomed the guests at the finalists’ announcement event, while speeches were delivered by artist and producer Dawinder Bansal and Paul Broster, Associate Dean Academic at the University of Salford’s School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology.
Reflecting on the significance of the event, an Asian Media Awards spokesperson said, “Over the past eleven years the awards have helped to shine a light on a range of issues through in-depth investigation, reports, programming and live productions. This year is no different and comes at a time when the importance of diversity within newsrooms and storylines is more important than ever.”
Sanjay Shabi, also a panel member for the awards, emphasized the critical role the awards play in recognizing diverse talent, stating, “The awards shine a spotlight on the exceptional talent within the South Asian media community, from journalists and content creators to broadcasters and producers, invaluably reflecting the multicultural tapestry of Britain’s modern media marketplace.”
In addition to category awards, five special accolades will recognize the outstanding contributions of actors, journalists, writers, and broadcasters who have helped shape the media industry through their influential work.
The nomination of Media House Global highlights the agency’s innovative approach and dedication to creative media solutions, furthering the commitment to diversity and excellence within the UK’s media sector.
Check out the complete list of finalists:
JOURNALISM:
Journalist of the Year
Anushka Asthana – Deputy Political Editor, ITV News
Sadiya Chowdhury – Correspondent, Sky News
Ashish Joshi – Health Correspondent, Sky News
Sejal Karia – Home Affairs Correspondent, ITN
Dr Manisha Ganguly – Visual Forensics Lead & Investigations Correspondent, The Guardian
Noor Nanji – Culture Reporter, BBC News
Best Investigation
Care Workers Under Pressure
Balakrishnan Balagopal for BBC Panorama
McDonald’s Workers
Noor Nanji for BBC News
People smugglers in Pakistan
Reha Kansara for BBC News
Undercover Inside Reform’s Campaign
Channel 4 News Investigations Unit and reported by Darshna Soni for Channel 4 News
Evacuation of critically ill children in Gaza
Produced by Roohi Hasan for ITV News
Sudiksha: ‘Condemned to Die in Secret’
Inderdeep Bains for The Daily Mail
Regional Journalist of the Year
Shehnaz Khan – Journalist, BBC West Midlands
Ushma Mistry – Broadcast Journalist, BBC CWR
Ravneet Nandra – Reporter, ITV News Anglia & ITV News Central
Mahatir Pasha – Reporter, BBC London
Rajiv Popat – Reporter, ITV News Central
Sophia Seth – Reporter, BBC South
Outstanding Young Journalist
Saywah Mahmood – Data Journalist, Sky News
Amrit Singh Mann – Journalist, Sky News
Harshini Mehta – Assistant Producer, Sky Sports
Aadam Patel – Sports Journalist & Content Creator for Mail Sport
Megan Samrai – Production Journalist, ITV Meridian
Piriyanga Thirunimalan – Senior News Reporter, Daily Mail Online
Sports Journalist of the Year
Amar Mehta – Deputy News Editor, Sky Sports News
Nikesh Rughani – Cricket & Football Correspondent
Kal Sajad – Boxing Reporter, BBC Sport
Miriam Walker-Khan – Diversity & Inclusion Reporter, Sky Sports News
Naz Premji – Cricket & Football Commentator/Presenter
Dev Trehan – Journalist, Sky Sports
Report of the Year
British Sikh Activist Fears for Life After Being Named on Indian ‘Hit List’
Tom Cheshire, Amrit Singh Mann and Maz Poynter for Sky News
Culture Crisis in West Midlands Police
Darshna Soni for Channel 4 News
Disabled Scuba Diving Duo
Mohammed Salim Patel for BBC North West
The Spy Princess
Produced by Derek Johnson and reported by Sangeeta Bhabra for ITV News Meridian
Radioactive Chapatis
Ushma Mistry/Kevin Reide/David Gregory-Kumar/Susie Rack/Shehnaz Khan for BBC CWR/Midlands Today/BBC West Midlands Online
Riots and Fear. The impact of the Violence on the UK’s Ethnic Minority Communities
Shehab Khan for ITV News
RADIO:
Radio Presenter of the Year
Asad Ahmad
Raj Baddhan
Vallisa Chauhan
Rupa Mooker
Best Radio Show
Brasco on Brekkie
Lyca Radio
Radiowalli’s Rollercoaster
Lyca Radio
The Breakfast Show with Paul Shah
Sunrise Radio
The Shruti Show
BBC Radio Leicester, BBC Nottingham & BBC Derby
Rena Annobil
BBC Local Radio (Various)
Radio Station of the Year
Awaaz FM
Asian Star Radio
Lyca Radio
Panjab Radio
Sunrise Radio
TV:
Best TV Character
Jimmi Harkishin as Dev Alahan in Coronation Street
Navin Chowdhry for Nish Panesar in Eastenders
Chris Bisson as Jai Sharma in Emmerdale
Mawaan Rizwan as Jamma in Juice
Banita Sandhu as Miss Malhotra in Bridgerton
Best Programme / Show
Defiance: Fighting the Far Right
Rogan Productions for Channel 4
Football’s Hidden Talent
Sky Sports
Ramadan: A Journey Across Britain
ITV News (ITN) for ITV1, ITVX
Stranger in My Family
Sunny Kang/Nine Lives Media For BBC Three
The Bradford Aunties
ClockWork Films For BBC Three
The Push: Murder on the Cliff
Candour Productions for Channel 4
TV Channel of the Year
ARY Digital
Geo TV
Sony Entertainment Television
Ustav Plus
MARKETING & PR:
Creative Media Award
Ramadan Campaign
Islamic Relief
Soho Theatre India
Soho Theatre
ArtOfTheDetail Sobha Realty X Arsenal
Ethnic Reach
Women Warriors
Anisha Vasani Creates
Media Agency of the Year
Curzon PR
House of Advertising
Media House Global
Ethnic Reach
Podlounge
LIVE PRODUCTIONS:
Best Stage Production
Frankie Goes To Bollywood
A Rifco Theatre Company, Watford Palace Theatre and HOME Manchester co-production
Directed by Pravesh Kumar
Blue Mist
Royal Court Theatre
By Mohamed-Zain Dada
Great Expectations
Tamasha Theatre Company
Adapted by Tanika Gupta. Directed by Pooja Ghai
Mrs Kapoor’s Daughter’s Wedding 2 Mauritius
AK Productions
By Archana Kumar
Silence
Tara Theatre
Passing
Want the Moon Theatre
Written and & produced by Dan Sareen; Directed by, Imy Wyatt Corner
The Accountants
Factory International
Choreographed by the masterful Xie Xin, Terence Lewis, Mahrukh Dumasia
Testmatch
An Octagon Theatre Bolton, Orange Tree Theatre & English Theatre co-production
By Kate Attwell; Directed by Diane Page
Outstanding Stage Performance
Amy Leigh Hickman as Rachel in Passing
Laila Zaidi as Frankie in ‘Frankie Goes to Bollywood’
Lucca Chadwick-Patel My Beautiful Laundrette
Rakesh Boury for Mr Wormswood in Matilda the Musical
Nadia Nadarajah as Cleopatra for Antony and Cleopatra at The Globe
Hiran Abeysekara as Nathuram Godse in The Father and the Assassin
Best Live Event
Going South Festival
Pali and Jay’s Ultimate Asian Wedding DJ Roadshow
Pioneers: A Renaissance in South Asian Creativity
Tribe Talks: Partition @ 75
World Halal Food Festival 2023
PRINT & ONLINE:
Best Blog / Website
BizAsiaLive.com
DESIblitz.com
FemAsiaMagazine.com
Nanak Naam
The Curious Pixie
Best Podcast
A Muslim & A Jew Go There
Cancer – Taboos and Stigmas
Empire
Mission Curry
The Mixed Grill
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Best Video Channel
Winner to be announced at the AMA ceremony
Best Newcomer
Winner to be announced at the AMA ceremony
Diversity In Media Award
Winner to be announced at the AMA ceremony
The Sophiya Haque Services to British Television, Film & Theatre Award
Winner to be announced at the AMA ceremony
Media Personality of the Year
Winner to be announced at the AMA ceremony
Outstanding Contribution to Media Award
Winner to be announced at the AMA ceremony
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