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Monday, January 6, 2025

Mr. Rajesh Kalra | Auditor- IIMCAA Awards 2025

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Friday, January 3, 2025

Ms. Sadhna Arya | Joint Coordinator- Jubilee Batch Celebrations, Connections 2025 | 1974-75 & 1999-2000 Batch

Dear IIMCians,

Ms. Sadhna Arya, 2011-12 Batch Alumna (EJ, Delhi), will be Joint Coordinator for Jubilee Batch Celebrations at Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2025.

Ms. Arya is Digital Lead for Strategic Growth and Communication, Kaizzen.

IIMCAA will be celebrating the golden and silver jubilee of 1974-75 and 1999-2000 batches respectively at Connections 2025. We request alumni to help us with the name/email/mobile number of alumni belonging to these two batches to enable us to contact and connect with them.

You may email details of alumni of jubilee batches at alumni.iimc@gmail.com or drop a whatsapp message at +919560016061


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Saksena
General Secretary

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Friday, December 27, 2024

Mr. Arijit Banerjee | Coordinator- Jubilee Batch Celebrations, Connections 2025 | 1974-75 & 1999-2000 Batch

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Arijit Banerjee, 1999-2000 Batch Alumnus (RTV, Delhi), will be Coordinator for Jubilee Batch Celebrations at Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2025.

Mr. Banerjee is Communications & CSR Business Partner, Corporate, Bayer South Asia.

IIMCAA will be celebrating the golden and silver jubilee of 1974-75 and 1999-2000 batches respectively at Connections 2025.

We request alumni to help us with the name/email/mobile number of alumni belonging to these two batches to enable us to contact and connect with them.

You may email details of alumni of jubilee batches at alumni.iimc@gmail.com or drop a whatsapp message at +919560016061


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Saksena
General Secretary

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Thursday, December 26, 2024

Mr. Prem Prakash | Principal Organiser - Connections 2025

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Prem Prakash, 1995-96 Batch Alumni (HJ, Delhi), will be the Principal Organiser for the 13th Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2025.

He is an IOFS Officer of 1998 Batch and currently Posted as Chief Vigilance Officer of SJVN Limited, Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and National Power Training Institute (NPTI) under Ministry of Power, Government of India.


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Saksena
General Secretary

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Monday, December 23, 2024

IIMCAA Awards 2025 | 12 Categories | Open For All | Rules and Guidelines to Apply | Last Date- 7th January

The IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA) is pleased to announce that the entries for the 9th IIMCAA Awards are now OPEN FOR SUBMISSION. It is open for all working professionals including non-IIMCians.

Our commitment to recognize the outstanding achievements in various fields of mass communication and fostering connections among them remains steadfast. Hosting another round of these prestigious awards marks a significant milestone, and we are elated to have reached the IIMCAA Awards 2025.

The IIMCAA Awards 2025 will honour the best professional works done by an applicant/ applicants from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Out of the 12 categories, 9 offer a cash prize along with a trophy and certificate, while the remaining 3 offer a trophy and certificate.

The shortlisting of entries and selection of winners will be conducted by an esteemed panel of jury members. The winners will be announced on 23 February at Connections Meet in Delhi. IIMCAA will contact the winners and share the invite to attend the award ceremony.

IMPORTANT CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO IIMCAA AWARDS 2024

- An applicant is required to submit THREE (3) News/Shows/Campaigns done in 2024 now, instead of ONE (1)
- An applicant is required to submit essay in video format now, instead of written essay to justify his/her/their claim for the award 

Read Awards Notification Carefully to Avoid Disqualification

Entry can be submitted online only at IIMCAA Website. Here is the link- https://iimcaa.org/iimcaa-awards-submission-2025/

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation in celebrating excellence in the field of mass communication.


Thanks & Regards,
Nitin Mantri
Convenor, IIMCAA Awards 2025
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Friday, December 20, 2024

Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee | Coordinator - IIMCAA Awards 2025

Dear IIMCians,

Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee will be Coordinator for the IIMCAA Awards 2025.

Ms. Bhattacharjee is Associate Manager, Brand, Marketing & Communication, EY Global Delivery Services.


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Sakena
General Secretary

Earlier Announcements


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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Mr. Nitin Mantri | Convenor – IIMCAA Awards 2025

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Nitin Mantri will be Convenor for the IIMCAA Awards 2025.

Mr. Mantri is Regional Executive Managing Director (APAC), WE, and Group CEO at Avian WE. He is a Former President of ICCO & PRCAI.


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Sakena
General Secretary
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Connections & Awards to Reunite in 2025; Invite Only Meet in Delhi; Contribution Mandatory for Chapter Meets

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee met on 1st, 8th and 15h December at IIMC HQ, New Delhi. IIMCAA President Ms Simrat Gulati presided over these meetings that were attended by Former Presidents Mr Prasad Sanyal, Mr. Kalyan Ranjan, Executive President Ms. Gayatri Srivastava, IIMCAA Care Fund Chairman Mr Nitin Pradhan, Vice Presidents Mr Prabal Bhardwaj, Ms Puja Mishra, General Secretary Ms Deeksha Saksena, Treasurer Mr Animesh Biswas, Secretaries Ms Sneha Bhattacharjee, Mr Shankar Pandit, Maharashtra's GS Mr Krishna Phophle, CC Member Mr Ritesh Verma, Ms Vani Shukla, Former GS Mr Harshendra Verdhan, Lifetime Member Mr. Rajesh Parida and several other alumni.

Minutes of the Meeting

1. Connections 2025- CC has decided to reunite IIMCAA Awards with IIMCAA Connections in 2025. It has been decided that the inaugural meet in Delhi will be an invite only event while contributions by attending alumni will be made mandatory for all chapter meets. Further details on Connections & Awards will be issued separately.

2. Resignation of a Member- The CC reviewed the resignation of a member and it was decided that no further action is needed on it.


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Saksena
General Secretary
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Thursday, September 26, 2024

IIMCAA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29th September, Sunday at 05.00 PM, Venue to be Confirmed

Dear IIMCians,

The Annual General Body Meeting of IIMC Alumni Association will take place on 29th September, Sunday at 05.00 PM in New Delhi. Venue will be intimated once confirmed.


The Governing Council at its virtual meeting on 8th September has ratified the decisions and recommendations of the central committee, mostly by consensus and few by vote. Click the link to check the meeting photos.

Agenda for the AGM

1. Revision of Lifetime Membership Fee
2. Semantic Changes in the Constitution- National Council to be replaced with Governing Council
3. Revision of a clause 14.10 of Elections Rules for Chapters and Sub Chapters Committees
4. Commitment of minimum and maximum contribution to IIMCAA Care Fund
5. Any issue raised by the members present in the meeting.


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Saksena
General Secretary
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

IIMCAA Awards Function Invite Only; Lifetime Membership Fee 20000 Proposed; AGM on 29 September

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee met on 1st September at IIMC HQ, New Delhi. IIMCAA President Ms. Simrat Gulati presided over the meeting that was attended by Former Presidents Mr. Kalyan Ranjan, Mr. Prasad Sanyal, IIMCAA Care Fund Chairman Mr. Nitin Pradhan, General Secretary Ms. Deeksha Saksena, Treasurer Mr. Animesh Biswas, Secretary Mr. Shankar Pandit, Communications Head Ms. Kanishka Tiwari, CC Member Mr. Ritesh Verma, Ms. Vani Shukla, Md. Ijaj Khan, Mr. Sachin Yadav and others.

The committee discussed various issues listed in the agenda and has made following decisions/ recommendations.

1. Annual General Meeting- The CC has decided to host the Annual General Meeting on 29th September. Agenda for the AGM were discussed as well and recommended to the Governing Council for discussion and approval before it is presented to the general body for adoption.

A. Lifetime Membership Fee- The CC has recommended to raise the Lifetime Membership Fee from INR 10,000 to INR 20,000. Fee hike is required since Annual Membership Fee was revised, after 11 years, from INR 500 to INR 1000 in 2023 while Lifetime Membership was left unchanged at INR 10,000.

B. Governing Council- The CC has recommended replacing the word "National Council" with "Governing Council" in the constitution. This is an old decision and in effect already. This is just a semantic change wherever "National Council" has been mentioned in the constitution.

C. Chapter and Sub Chapter Committee Elections- The CC has recommended inserting a sentence in Election Rules 14.10 that deals with elections of the Chapters and Sub Chapters. Revised rules shall read as;

14.10 Chapter/ Sub Chapter committees may frame their own election rules or go for an open election meeting to choose the office bearers when they feel the requirement or necessity to hold the elections. Such rules must not be in contravention of IIMCAA's Constitution.

2. IIMCAA Awards 2024- The CC has decided to keep the awards presentation ceremony of IIMCAA Awards 2024 an invite only event. CC has approved a list of invitees that includes guests, award winners, jury members, lifetime members, sponsors and central team members who are actively participating in meetings & activities only. 

Anyone beyond this list is free to avail invitation by paying INR 4012 (INR 3400+18% GST) at www.iimcaa.org by15th September 2024. Registration date will not be extended.

3. IIMCAA Care Fund- The CC decided to make a minimum annual contribution of INR 2,00,000 to IIMCAA Care Fund to carry out its activities. Maximum contribution shall be 10% of sponsorships.


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Saksena
General Secretary
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Friday, August 9, 2024

Mr. Unni Rajen Shanker | Auditor- IIMCAA Awards 2024

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

IIMCAA Odisha Elections 2024 Schedules | 24 July- Nomination | 25 July- Voting | 26 July- Results

Dear IIMCians,

IIMCAA Care Fund Chairman Mr. Nitin Pradhan (1990-91 Batch) will be the Election Commissioner for IIMCAA Odisha Elections 2024. He will oversee the election process and handle the charge handover ceremony in Bhubaneswar.

IIMC Alumni Association, Odisha Elections 2024 will be conducted as per given rules and schedule. Only registered IIMCAA members, currently working in Odisha, can take part in the election process.

The elections will be conducted on a panel basis similar to the Central Committee elections. A group of registered members of IIMCAA, currently working in Odisha, may form a panel, clearly listing who will hold which post if elected. Panel must have minimum 10 and maximum15 nominees for the committee. Panel will be called by its president name. Example- Simrat Gulati Panel. 

A registered member of IIMCAA, currently working in Odisha, will be able to become part of a panel or vote for a panel. Membership list can be checked on IIMCAA website under Team- General Body. Here is the membership list link

A format of the Nomination form filed by the IIMCAA President Ms. Simrat Gulati for the Central Committee Elections 2023 is being shared separately on whatsapp group. All panels need to follow the format and send the nomination form to The Election Commissioner of IIMCAA Odisha Elections 2024 at alumni.iimc@gmail.com and mark the email to the presidential candidate of the panel in CC for records. Here is the sample link

Nomination by a panel comprising an alumni who is not a registered member of IIMCAA or not working in Odisha will be rejected. Kindly include names of registered members working in Odisha only. 

A voter needs to send his/ her vote at alumni.iimc@gmail.com and mark the email to the presidential candidate of the panel in CC for records. Ballot Paper is being shared in PDF on whatsapp group separately. Please download the ballot paper, fill the details correctly, sign, scan and send as required to IIMCAA and the President candidate. Here is the link to download the Ballot Paper 

IIMCAA Odisha Elections 2024 Schedule

23 July 2024- Election Notification
24 July 2024- Online Nomination- Timing 10.00 AM to 04.00 PM
24 July 2024- Announcement of Contesting Panels- 09.00 PM
25 July 2024- Online Voting- Timing 10.00 AM to 04.00 PM
26 July 2024- Online Results- 10.00 AM
27 July 2024- Charge hand over at Connections Bhubaneswar 2024 at Hotel New Marrion.

All the best to Team Odisha. 


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Saksena
General Secretary
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Thursday, June 27, 2024

Odisha Chapter Committee Dissolved, Kishan Barai and Chidananda Jena Appointed Coordinators

Dear IIMCians,

Odisha Chapter hosted an urgent meeting on 15h June at the Press Club of Odisha in Bhubaneswar. Chapter President Mr. Sanjay Kumar Sahoo chaired the meeting that was attended by General Secretary Mr. Jyoti Prakash Mohapatra and others.

The meeting unanimously dissolved the Odisha Chapter Committee with immediate effect and recommended names of two coordinators to smoothly run the Odisha Chapter until a new team is elected.

IIMCAA President Ms. Simrat Gulati, based on the recommendations of the chapter, is appointing Mr. Kishan Barai (OJ, 2013-14, Dhenkanal) and Mr. Chidananda Jena (OJ, 2014-15, Dhenkanal) as coordinators of the Odisha Chapter.

Kishan and Chidananda shall work together to conduct an election of the chapter and organise Connections 2024 in Bhubaneswar as soon as possible.

IIMCAA's Eastern India Zonal Coordinator Mr. Jyoti Prakash Mohapatra will oversee the chapter affairs on behalf of the central team, until a chapter committee is in place.


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Saksena
General Secretary
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Friday, June 21, 2024

IIMCAA Awards 2024 | 12 Categories | Open For All | Rules and Guidelines to Apply | Last Date- 20 July

Announcement

8th Annual IIMCAA Awards 2024 


The IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA) is pleased to announce that the entries for the 8th Annual IIMCAA Awards 2024 are now OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS.

Our commitment to recognising the outstanding achievements in various fields of mass communication and fostering connections among them remains steadfast. Hosting another round of these prestigious awards marks a significant milestone, and we are elated to have reached the IIMCAA Awards 2024.


IIMCAA AWARDS 2024 DETAILS

The IIMCAA Awards will honour the best professional work from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Out of the 12 categories, 9 offer a cash prize along with a trophy and certificate, while the remaining 3 offer a trophy and certificate.

The shortlisting of entries and selection of winners will be conducted by an esteemed panel of jury members. We do not disclose the applicant's name except for winners.

The awards ceremony shall be held in September-October 2024, with the exact date and venue to be announced later.


IIMCAA AWARDS 2024 GUIDELINES- READ CAREFULLY

• No Entry Fee - There are no charges to submit your entries

• Submission Deadline - July 20, 2024. The deadline will not be extended

• Entry Submission Format - Entries must be submitted in PDF, JPEG, URL, or PPT format, with a maximum file size of 10 MB

• Essay Requirement for Journalism Entries- Reporting categories applicants must include a brief essay (max 300 words) summarizing and justifying their entry to claim the award

• Essay Requirement for Advertising, PR Entries- Ad and PR categories applicants must include a brief essay (max 300 words) summarizing and justifying their entry to claim the award and specifying his/ her role in the work

• Recommendation Letters - Recommendation letter from the Editor/ Reporting Manager is required for entries without a by-line/credit in reporting categories, and must for all these categories- Producer of the Year, PR Person of the Year, Ad Person of the Year


IIMCAA AWARDS 2024 RULES AND CRITERIA- READ CAREFULLY

1. Applicants must be Indian nationals, irrespective of their current location

2. Applicants must be eligible for applying to IIMCAA Awards 2024. The disqualification rules of award winners of previous years are as follows-

A. The winner of a cash award shall automatically cease to be eligible for the next two seasons of IIMCAA Awards (IIMCAA Awards 2022 and 2023 Winners shall not apply for 2024)

B. Three-time cash award winners shall cease to be eligible for the next three seasons of IIMCAA Awards (A winner who has won cash awards three times earlier, shall not apply for next three years from the year he/ she won third cash award)

3. Only ONE entry per applicant per year is allowed

4. Applicants have to submit an undertaking in the given format that is attached below. Please download and submit after filling in required details and signature

5. Entries must cover any one outstanding work/ designated series / campaign done between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, only, except for Agency of the Year categories

6. Entries must cover last year's work profile, campaigns and achievements of the applicant company for Agency of the Year categories

7. Work in all Indian languages will be considered without favour or prejudice, but the applicant should provide a suitable translation in English or Hindi to enable the judging process

8. IIMCAA Central Committee members are not eligible for the awards

9. Publishing categories encompass textual works published in newspapers, magazines, and news portals

10. Broadcasting categories encompass audio/video works produced for TV, radio, and other digital platforms

11. If the same work is entered from the clients and the agency's side by different entrants then the entry received first will be considered

12. The names of the organization of the winners, their designations, or their freelance status will be acknowledged on certificates and trophies for the IIMCAA Awards 2024

13. Should the jury find no suitable entry in any category, the award for that category may be omitted for the current year

14. The jury's decision is final and cannot be contested

15. The IIMC Alumni Association reserves the right to modify any rule or criteria at any stage if deemed necessary in the best interest of the awards


IIMCAA AWARDS 2024 CATEGORIES AND PRIZES


1. Journalist of the Year

Prize Money: INR 1,50,000 (inclusive of taxes)

Description: Honours exceptional journalistic work across any publishing, broadcast, or digital platform in English, Hindi, or any Indian language.

 

2. Agriculture Reporter of the Year

Prize Money: INR 1,00,000 (inclusive of taxes)

Description: Honours outstanding journalistic contributions covering agricultural issues across any publishing, broadcast, or digital platform in English, Hindi, or any Indian language.

 

3. Reporter of the Year [Publishing]

Prize Money: INR 50,000 (inclusive of taxes)

Description: Honours outstanding journalistic text work in any form of publishing (Print & Digital) in English and Hindi.

 

4. Reporter of the Year [Broadcast]

Prize Money: INR 50,000 (inclusive of taxes)

Description: Honours outstanding journalistic audio and video work in any form of broadcast, including TV, Radio, and Digital, in English and Hindi.

 

5. Indian Language Reporter of the Year [Publishing]

Prize Money: INR 50,000 (inclusive of taxes)

Description: Honours outstanding journalistic text work in any form of publishing (Print & Digital) in any Indian language excluding English and Hindi.

 

6. Indian Language Reporter of the Year [Broadcast]

Prize Money: INR 50,000 (inclusive of taxes)

Description: Honours outstanding journalistic audio and video work in any form of broadcast, including TV, Radio, and Digital, in any Indian language excluding English and Hindi.


7. Producer of the Year [Broadcast]

Prize Money: INR 50,000 (inclusive of taxes)

Description: Honours outstanding journalistic audio and video production work in any form of broadcasting in any language prevalent in India.

 

8. PR Person of the Year

Prize Money: INR 50,000 (inclusive of taxes)

Description: Honours outstanding work in PR, image building, advocacy, and related areas, showcasing significant competence and achievement.

 

9. Ad Person of the Year

Prize Money: INR 50,000 (inclusive of taxes)

Description: Honours outstanding work demonstrating competence and achievement in the field of advertising.

 

10. PR Agency of the Year

Prize: Trophy and Certificate. No Cash Prize

Description: Honours outstanding work by a PR agency in the fields of PR, image building, advocacy, and related areas, showcasing significant competence and achievement.

 

11. Ad Agency of the Year

Prize: Trophy and Certificate. No Cash Prize

Description: Honours outstanding work by an advertising agency, demonstrating notable competence and achievement in the field.

 

12. Digital Agency of the Year

Prize: Trophy and Certificate. No Cash Prize

Description: Honours outstanding work by a digital agency, showcasing significant competence and achievement in the digital landscape.


For any queries, please email us at awards@iimcaa.in


Apply Online


We look forward to your enthusiastic participation in celebrating excellence in the field of mass communication.



Thanks & Regards, 

Vineet Handa

Convenor, IIMCAA Awards 2024

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Afsan Chowdhury receives Ihsanul Karim Award for Media Excellence, IIMCAA Bangladesh Elects New Committee

IIMC Alumni Association, Bangladesh conferred the first Ihsanul Karim Award for Media Excellence to Mr. Afsan Chowdhury, Bangladesh's prominent liberation war researcher, columnist, Ekushey medalist and veteran journalist.  A cash prize of 1 Lakh Taka, crest and certificate were given as awards in a ceremony held at Dhaka Club on 11th May.

Bangladesh Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury attended the event as chief guest. Mr. Hossain said that Bangladesh India relations should not depend on which party is in power in the country. Bangladesh India relations should be a permanent bond based on mutual welfare. He said that the friendship between Bangladesh and India will last on the basis of constructive dialogue and cooperation to meet mutual challenges and develop regional prosperity.

National Press Club President Ms. Farida Yasmin MP spoke as the special guest on the occasion. Valiant freedom fighter and Former Managing Director of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Mr. Azizul Islam Bhuiya presided over the event that was addressed by Editor of United News of Bangladesh Mr. Farid Hossain, General Secretary of the organization Mr. Zahid Newaz Khan and Central Committee Treasurer Mr. Animesh Biswas.

Prior to this, a new committee of 13 members was formed for the period 2024-26 of IIMC Alumni Association, Bangladesh with Mr. Farid Hossain as President and Ms. Angur Nahar Monty as General Secretary in the biennial general meeting.

IIMCAA, Bangladesh New Committee

President- Farid Hossain
Senior Vice President- M Rahmat Ali
Vice President- M Zahid Newaz Khan
General Secretary- Angur Nahar Monty
Organisation Secretary- Gani Adam Chowdhury
Treasurer- Naznin Akhter
International Relationship Secretary- Ranjen Sen
Executive Member- Azizul Islam Bhuiyan
Executive Member- Nazrul Islam
Executive Member- Dipankar Bar
Executive Member- Maruf Newaz
Executive Member- Mehedi Momen
Executive Member- Wares Hosen

- EoM
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