Karpur Chand Kulish Award

KCKA is an annual award instituted by Rajasthan Patrika to acknowledge the value system in society that develops through journalism. The basic aim of this award is to foster strength giving value systems and generate ethics of morality, enriching and helping us to retain our basic culture as well as develop duties & responsibilities in public. The theme of this inaugural award is
“Human Development”. The award is restricted to Print Media.

The aim is to identify and honor significance of a news story, resourcefulness and courage in gathering information, and skill in relating the story.

The award will carry $ 11,000 in cash, as well as a medal and a certificate. The effort of Selection Panel will be to identify individual entries and reward the teams that make them possible. There will also be Consolation Prizes in some major segments of journalism.

Concerned Communicator Award
The most awaited and prestigious social advertising award, CCA 2007 has made a fantastic arrival this year with its poster launch by two eminent personalities, Mr. N. R. Narayan Murthy, Founder and Mentor INFOSYS and internationally renowned author, Mr. Salman Rushdie.

The Inception

The advertising world is always comprehended to have evolved ideas and refined sensibilities incessantly. One sparking thought is enough to revolutionize the society.

Rajasthan Patrika instituted the Concerned Communicator Award ten years back in 1997 with the intent of recognizing and honoring the creative geniuses in the sphere of social communication. This year, CCA will celebrate a decade of success from which has emerged the most respected and coveted awards event in India. CCA has created its own identity because of the beautiful concept, which makes it most special and cherished award in advertising field.

The Concept:
CCA invites agencies, ad professionals and free-lancers in advertising field to make print ads on any social issue that one feels strongly for. The ad/s can be colored or black & white within 500 sq. cms size. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of US $11,000. In addition, there would be 1 UNICEF Special Mention and 12 special mention awards. These winning entries along with the Best 50 entries will be published in Rajasthan Patrika, yahoo India website and on agencyfaqs. There is no participation fee whatsoever. Entry form and rules can be downloaded from website: www.concernedcommunicatoraward.org
The Last date of sending entries is 31st July 2007

Last year, the contest drew more than 2000 entries from across the globe, e.g. Mexico, Canada & UAE. The award ceremony was organized at a gala event in JWT Marriott, Mumbai.

Showcase:
CCA 2007 is launched this year with a new look wherein we have chosen seven such celebrities from different walks of life who are working actively for a better society.

Maneka Gandhi A politician, more famous as social activist working continuously to stop cruelty against animals. Also a renowned environmentalist. She has founded 'People for Animals' and is a Patron to the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) and is active through numerous other such organisations. CC Awards is a platform for intiating change and in that way Maneka Gandhi is the role model.

Another such powerful role model for any Indian woman is undoubtably Kiran Bedi, a name colossus in itself - the first woman IPS officer in India is a true trail blazer. She instituted prison reforms during her term as Inspector General of Prisons at the Tihar Jails in Delhi. These included: detoxification programs, improved nutrition and sanitation, literacy and language classes taught by prisoners. Kiran Bedi has also established two voluntary organizations, Navjyoti. She has been awarded numerous awards for her achievements: President's Gallantry Award, Asia Region Award for Drug Prevention and Control, Ramon Magsaysay Award.

Anupam Kher, an active social worker always seen crusading causes and taking a stand on important issues. He started an NGO, "Dilkhush" for orphans and less privileged children of society. Reader's Digest also took note of his philanthropic contribution. Anupam Kher is an accomplished artist who thinks with his heart and is always game for any social initiative. which is quite the case with the creative people who pause to ponder and create ads that concern social issues.

CC Award is about raising ones voice for a cause and who could be more apt than Shabana to be an example. Shabana Azmi, is widely known for her commitment as a social activist and a dynamic parliamentarian needs no introduction as such. She is actively working for the betterment of slum dwellers in Mumbai, has always spoken fearlessly against communalism. For her outstanding contribution for the betterment of society she was awarded the Padma Shri from the government of India. She is Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund.

John Abraham, The most popular and celebrated actor, a youth icon John Abraham is also an active social worker. He is associated with Peta i.e. People for Ethical treatment of Animals. Recently John started a campaign specially targeting youth to drive safe and wear helmet while driving two wheelers. The youth idolize him not just for his glamour but also for his human concerns.

Raveena Tandon A well admired celebrity, known exclusively for a special corner for orphans also known for her association with Peta. Raveena just opened her doors to 20 orphans, who will have a heart like that. No one could be more appropriate ambassador for an award that evokes you to open up your heart.

Sabrina Lall The whole nation stood by her when she fought for the justice to her murdered sister, Jessica Lall. We salute Sabrina for her unassailable courage and determination. This is for the first time that Sabrina Lall has come up on a public platform as an ambasssador in a campaign. The good concept of CCA gave her a reason give her name in support of Concerned Communicator Award. She is ideal as an icon that truly represents the fact that "if it is from the heart your voice is heard !"
Joining Hands!!
Our proud associates are IAA (International Advertising Association), AAAI (Advertising Agencies Association of India), The Advertising Club Bombay, UNICEF, PETA, Make A Wish Foundation, Yahoo! India, International Newspaper Marketing Association (INMA), International body Ifra, Agencyfaqs, Cinemax, Bright Advertising, Kingfisher Airlines and CNBC TV18.
The digital media company will display the best entries on their digital display at various shopping malls.