New Delhi, Dec 18, 2014: ~ Nominations can be made by Editors/ Bureau Chiefs/Co-Journalists/ India Inc.
~ Self nomination by individual journalists also allowed
~ Last date for submission is January 31, 2015
Shriram Capital Ltd. is now accepting nominations for the 3rd Annual Awards for Financial Journalism “SHRIAM SANLAM AWRDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL JOURNALISM ”
The website www.shriramawards.com has all the criteria’s that needs to be considered for the nominations for Shriram Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism 2014. The nomination form can be downloaded online. Entries need to be mailed to[email protected] from official email IDs.
Entries will be accepted from now to 31st January 2015. The grand finale of the Awards Function will be held in April 2015. Parameters for the Awards were Insight, Analysis, Depth, Uniqueness, Originality, Comprehensive and Balanced Approach, Level of research, Follow up of story by others leading to wider discussion, Overall Impact of the story apart from the above.
Mr. G. S. Sundararajan, Wholetime Director, Shriram Capital Ltd ., said, “ As part of its Corporate Responsibility, the Shriram Group initiated Shriram Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism as a step towards inspiring Financial Journalists to achieve higher levels of professional excellence. Journalists can submit/nominate anything in the purview of Financial Journalism ranging from Indian Economic Policy, Macro Economic Issues, Financial Markets including Equity, Debt and Foreign Exchange, Banking and allied services, Sectoral Issues, Financial inclusion and financial literacy. We will also have a Life Time Achievement Award and your recommendations are welcome. This year, the categories of Awards will be decided after receiving nominations. Journalists/ Editors are free to nominate as many entries or people as they feel appropriate. ”
The Shriram Awards Committee consists of Mr. Arun Duggal, a veteran Banker Mr. G. S Sundararajan; Whole time Director, Shriram Capital Ltd. Mrs. Akhila Srinivasan, Managing Director, Shriram Life Insurance Company Limited; Mr. C. V. Krishnan, President, Institute for Financial Management and Research; and Dr. G R Chandrashekhar, Assistant Professor, Institute for Financial Management Research.
The distinguished panel of independent jury members comprises amongst others: Mr. Gopal Srinivasan (Chairman & Managing Director – TVS Capital Ltd.); Mr. Srinivasan K. Swamy (Chairman & Managing Director, R. K. Swamy BBDO); Ms. Ashu Suyash (CEO, L&T Mutual Fund); Mr. Adit Jain (Chairman, IMA Asia), Mr. Swaminathan S. Aiyar, Consulting Editor of Economic Times and Mr. T. N. Ninan (Chairman, Business Standard).
The grand finale of the 2012 and 2013 Award Functions were held in Chennai and Mumbai respectively. This year the Grand Finale will take place in New Delhi.
