WAVES Competition: Community Radio Content Challenge

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WAVES Competition: Community Radio Content Challenge

We are delighted to invite your esteemed Community Radio Station (CRS) to participate in the WAVES Competition: Community Radio Content Challenge. This exciting competition aims to celebrate and showcase the creativity, innovation, and impact of community radio stations across India.
The WAVES Competition is designed to highlight the diverse talents and unique voices that community radio stations bring to the airwaves. We believe your station has produced outstanding programs that deserve recognition, and we encourage you to submit your most innovative and impactful content for this prestigious competition.

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Objectives of the Competition

Celebrate Community Radio

Highlight the unique voices and stories that community radio stations bring to the airwaves.

Encourage Innovation

Inspire CRSs to experiment with new formats, genres, and storytelling techniques.

Foster Collaboration

Create opportunities for CRSs to share knowledge, learn from each other, and build connections.

Amplify Impact

Recognize and reward programs that make a real difference in their communities.

On any one of the following five category and CRS can submit their entries

Category 1: Public Health and Safety

Public health and safety programs on community radio are essential for disseminating critical information and raising awareness on issues that impact the well-being of the community. These programs can address a wide range of topics, including disease prevention, emergency preparedness, hygiene practices, and mental health awareness. For the WAVES Competition, community radio stations (CRSs) are encouraged to showcase their most innovative and impactful public health and safety content.

Category 2: Education and Literacy

Education and literacy are fundamental to the socio-economic development of communities. They empower individuals with knowledge and skills, enabling them to improve their quality of life and contribute positively to society. Community radio, with its wide reach and localized content, plays a crucial role in disseminating educational content and promoting literacy, especially in rural and underserved areas.The Community Radio Station Challenge under the WAVES Competition provides a platform to showcase the exceptional work done by CRSs in the field of education and literacy. By participating, CRSs can highlight their innovative approaches, share successful strategies, and inspire others to contribute to the educational advancement of their communities.

Category 3:Women and Child Development/ Social Justice and Advocacy

Programs dedicated to women and child development and social justice are crucial for fostering an equitable society. These programs address critical issues such as gender equality, child rights, empowerment, and social justice, helping to uplift marginalized and vulnerable groups. Community radio, with its grassroots reach and localized approach, is an effective platform to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for these issues.CRSs can highlight their innovative approaches, share successful strategies, and inspire others to contribute to the development and empowerment of their communities.

Category 4:Agriculture and Rural Development

Programs dedicated to agriculture and rural development are vital for the socio-economic growth of rural communities in India. These programs address critical issues such as sustainable farming practices, agricultural innovations, rural entrepreneurship, and access to resources. Community radio, with its grassroots reach and localized approach, is an effective platform to disseminate knowledge, provide education, and foster community engagement in these areas.

Category 5:Cultural Preservation

Cultural preservation programs are vital for maintaining and promoting the diverse cultural heritage of India. These programs help to document, celebrate, and transmit traditional knowledge, art forms, languages, and practices to future generations. By preserving cultural heritage, CRSs contribute to the identity and continuity of communities, fostering pride and cohesion among members.

Judges

Jury Composition: A panel of experts, including renowned media personalities and representatives from the Community Radio Association of India (CRAI), will evaluate the entries.

Shortlisting: There will be two levels of evaluation to select the top 5 entries will be shortlisted for the final round based on the evaluation criteria.

Final Selection: Winners will be selected from the shortlisted entries and awarded be shortlisted for the final round based on the evaluation criteria.

Registration Guidelines

General Eligibility Criteria

Community Radio Stations can submit only one entry in any one of the five themes mentioned above. More than one entry by a station in the same or other category will not be accepted and application shall be considered summary rejected.
The programme should not be produced or engaged by professionals or professional voices.
Only programmes produced by applying Community Radio Stations will be accepted for awards.
The programme should not have won any award by any institution or organisation.
The programme should have been actually broadcast by the CRS between 01.06.2023 to 31.06.2024.
Entries of programmes which are under-production or have not been broadcast between these dates will not be accepted.
Entries must be accompanied with a brief (250 words summary in English/Hindi).
Entries, along with all relevant documents and audio files of programme (in MP 3 format only), may be sent preferably via CRA Website CRA Website by 10th December 2024 by 05:30 P.M
Entries received after due date shall not be accepted.
Community Radio Stations (CRS): Open to All registered community radio stations in India approved by MIB and holding a valid license or Under Renewal are eligible to participate.

Submission Requirements

Program Criteria: Each submission must be a half-hour program or a single episode from a series.
Program Formats: Entries can include talk shows, documentaries, music programs, educational content, Live Shows, Phone in Program or any other genre.
Supporting Materials:
- Program descriptions: Provide a brief overview of the program's content and objectives.
- Impact reports: Detail the program's reach and impact on the community.
- Listener testimonials: Include feedback and comments from listeners.

Submission Process

Timeline: Entries must be submitted between the second week of September 2024 and November 2024.
Submission Portal: Entries should be submitted through the official competition website. Ensure all materials are uploaded correctly.
Format: Audio files should be in MP3 format. Supporting documents should be in PDF format only.

Parameters of Evaluation Criteria

To ensure fair and comprehensive evaluation of the submissions for the WAVES Competition, the following parameters will be used to assess each community radio program:

Relevance and Impact
- Local Issues Addressed: How well the program identifies and addresses local issues, needs, or interests.
- Community Benefit: The tangible and intangible benefits the program has provided to the community.
- Listener Testimonials: Feedback and testimonials from listeners indicating the program's impact.
Originality and Creativity
- Unique Concept: The uniqueness and originality of the program's concept and content.
- Innovative Format: The creativity in the program’s format, structure, and presentation style.
- Storytelling Techniques: Effective use of storytelling techniques to engage the audience.
Production Quality
- Audio Quality: Clarity, volume consistency, and overall technical quality of the audio.
- Editing: Skillful editing to enhance the listening experience, including transitions, sound effects, and music.
- Professionalism: Overall professionalism in the production and presentation of the program.
Community Engagement
- Participation: Degree of community participation and involvement in the program's creation and execution.
- Interaction: Engagement with listeners through interactive segments, call-ins, or social media.
- Feedback Mechanism: Availability and use of mechanisms to gather and respond to community feedback.
Educational Value
- Informative Content: The educational content and its effectiveness in providing valuable information.
- Awareness Raising: Success in raising awareness about important issues or topics relevant to the community.
- Skill Development: Contribution to the development of skills or knowledge among listeners.
Cultural Preservation
- Promotion of Local Culture: Efforts to preserve and promote local culture, traditions, and languages.
- Cultural Exchange: Programs that foster cultural exchange and understanding within the community.
Sustainability and Replicability
- Long-term Impact: Potential for the program to have a lasting impact on the community.
- Sustainability: Ability of the program to continue and sustain its efforts over time.
- Replicability: Potential for the program to be replicated in other regions or communities.
Social Change and Advocacy
- Advocacy Efforts: Programs that advocate for social change, human rights, or marginalized communities.
- Behavioral Change: Evidence of behavioral change or social action resulting from the program.