#MV Bureau
Kochi | Metro Vaartha has bagged the Indywood Media Excellence Award as the Best Emerging News Daily. The Indywood Media Excellence Award honours journalists and institutions for their constructive contributions.
The award ceremony will be held on July 9 at The Avenue Regent's Hotel here. It is jointly organised by Indywood and Aries Kalanilayam. Senior journalist Murali Parappuram will be given the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 'Indywood Excellence Awards' stands as a distinguished platform dedicated to honouring the exceptional achievements of individuals and institutions in their respective fields. Conceived by Sohan Roy, the Founder Chairman and CEO of Aries Group, these awards are an integral part of ‘Project Indywood’. This initiative aims to unify the diverse sectors of India's entertainment industry under the prestigious global brand 'Indywood'.
Visual media award winners
Professional excellence in News Administration - JS Indukumar (Amrita TV), Professional Excellence in Political Debate - Hashmi Taj Ibrahim (24 News), Professional Excellence in News Presentation – M Krishnakumar (Manorama News), Professional Excellence in Journalism - Ranjith Ramachandran (News18 Kerala), OTT Content Management Professional Excellence - Ananthapadmanabhan (Asianet Hotstar Malayalam), Professional Excellence in Social News – Leby Sajeendran (Reporter) and Vivek Muzhakkunnu (Manorama News), Professional Excellence in Entertainment News – Beena Rani (Janam), Professional Excellence in Environmental Videography – Jain S Raju (Mathrubhumi News), Professional Excellence in Investigative Journalism – R Arunraj (24 News), Professional Excellence in Reporting – Ashraf Karipaiyil (Jai Hind), Professional Excellence in Reporting - Jijeesh Karunakaran (Janam) Professional Excellence in Video Journalism - Santhosh S (Reporter), Foreign Affairs News Professional Excellence - Binu Manohar (Kaumudy TV) and Professional Excellence in Videography - Joby Kalappura (ACV News).
Print media
Professional Excellence in Sports Journalism - Siraj Kasim (Mathrubhumi), Professional Excellence in People-Focused Feature - Sijo (Deepika), Professional Excellence in Political and Social Journalism - R Gopakumar (Janayugam), Professional Excellence in Investigative Journalism – Michael Varghese (Kerala Voice), Professional Excellence in Photography - A Saneesh (New India Express), Ratheesh Pulikkan (Mathrubhumi) and Suni Alhadi (Good Morning), Entertainment Media Professional Excellence - RJ Suraj (Red FM) and Professional Excellence Award for Services in The Radio Industry - Parvathy Nair T (Red FM).
Online media
Professional excellence in social impact journalism - NK Smitha (Deccan Chronicle Online), Professional Excellence in Women's Empowerment Journalism - Amrita AU (Mathrubhumi Online), Best Emerging Talent - Anjay Das (Mathrubhumi Online), Professional Excellence in Online Automobile Segment - Rakesh Narayanan (Vandi Pranthan Instagram/YouTube) and Professional Excellence in Online Fitness Awareness - Nipun Viju Eapen (Fitness Coach Instagram).
