The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has unveiled the nominees’ list for the inaugural edition of The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA). It called on the public to vote for their preferred nominees in the various award categories.
The unveiling of the nominees and call for votes were contained in a statement by the TNBA Steering Committee, headed by President of the Silverbird Group, Guy Murray-Bruce. The statement noted that the unveiling are sequel to the completion of a rigorous shortlisting process by the TNBA Judges’ Panel, headed by Emeka Mba, a former Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
The Steering Committee urged the public to vote for their beloved broadcast professionals and platforms shortlisted for awards in 20 categories across Radio and Television broadcasting. It equally said each voter is allowed a total of 100 votes.
Voting, according to the Committee, has started from May 1-10, ahead of the awards ceremony billed to hold on May 17. The statement quoted Murray-Bruce as assuring the public that the voting process will be credible, stressing that BON is committed to recognising and promoting excellence in the Nigerian broadcasting industry.
He added that three special non-voting award categories – Contribution to Broadcasting, Lifetime Achievement in Broadcasting Award, and Posthumous Award – have been created to honour iconic broadcast professionals for their contributions to the development of the Nigerian broadcasting industry.
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