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20th KBP Golden Dove Awards
Entry Requirements
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OBJECTIVES OF THE AWARD
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AWARD CATEGORIES
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS
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To recognize individuals who have contributed to the advancement of the
broadcast industry
To recognize outstanding achievements in the different fields of broadcasting
To promote higher standards of excellence and professionalism in the broadcast
media
To promote more socially relevant TV and radio programming
KBP Lifetime Achievement Award
Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award
BEST STATIONS
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Best Television Station – Metro Manila
Best Television Station – Provincial
Best AM Radio Station – Metro Manila
Best AM Radio Station – Provincial
Best FM Radio Station – Metro Manila
Best FM Radio Station - Provincial
BEST PROGRAMS
TELEVISION
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Best Newscast – Metro Manila
Best Newscast – Provincial
Best Public Affairs Program-Metro Manila
Best Public Affairs Program
Best Variety Program
Best Comedy Program
Best Drama Program
Best Culture & Arts Program
Best Children’s Program
Best Public Service Program
Best Magazine Program
Best Sports Program
Best Specials
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RADIO
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Best Newscast – Metro Manila
Best Newscast - Provincial
Best Public Affairs Program – Metro Manila
Best Public Affairs Program – Provincial
Best Variety Program
Best Drama Program
Best Culture and Arts Program
Best Children’s Program
Best Documentary Program
Best Science and Technology Program
Best Public Service Program
Best Magazine Program
Best Special Program
Best Sports
BEST PERSONALITIES
TELEVISION
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Best Newscaster
Best Public Affairs Host
Best Actress for Drama Program
Best Actor for Drama Program
Best Actress for Comedy Program
Best Actor for Comedy Program
RADIO
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BEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSA’s)
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Best Newscaster
Best Field Reporter
Best Public Affairs Program Host
Best Public Service Program Host
Best Variety Program Host
Best Music Radio Jock
Best Magazine Program Host
Best Science & Technology Journalist
Best Television PSA
Best Radio PSA
BEST STATION PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
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Best Television Station Promotional Material
Best Radio Station Promotional Material
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All entries, except for the KBP Lifetime Achievement Award, must have been aired
between July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
All entries must have been aired in KBP member stations.
Entries which have been cited for violation of the KBP Radio and TV Code between July
1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 are automatically disqualified.
All programs and materials must be produced by Filipinos using Filipino talents.
Only Filipinos will be considered for the individual and personality award categories.
Entries for Best Programs (Radio) must be at least 30 minutes long, except for Best
Newscast, which should be at least 15 minutes long.
Entries for Best Programs (Television) must be at least 30 minutes long, except for Best
TV Variety Program, which should be at least 60 minutes long.
An entry submitted in one category may not be submitted in another category. The
Board of Judges may re-classify an entry to another category which it deems more
appropriate.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entries to the Golden Dove Awards may be submitted by KBP members.
Entries should be submitted using the Golden Dove Awards Official Entry or Nomination
Form. One form should be used for each entry. There are different forms for the
Lifetime Achievement Award, Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award, the Best
Program Category Awards, Best Personality Awards, Best Public Service Announcement,
and Best Station Promotional Material.
Copies of the entry forms are available from the KBP National Office. They will also be
made available at the Golden Dove Awards website (to be announced).
An entry submitted under one category may not be submitted in another category.
Entries for Best TV Station, Best AM Station, and Best FM Station must be accompanied
with the following:
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A 30-minute video (for TV) or audio (for radio) presentation justifying why the
station should be given the award
Written profile and program schedule of the station with a description of each
program
Entries for Best Personalities and Best Programs must be accompanied with a
representative sample of actual programs broadcast during the period being considered.
Additional samples may be required. The samples must be submitted in audio CD (for
radio) and VCD, DVD, or VHS (for television) in five copies.
Entries for Best Public Service Announcement (PSA) and Best Station Promotional
Material must be accompanied by samples of the actual material in CD (for radio) and
VCD, DVD, or VHS (for television) in five copies.
Entries of programs and materials originally in the local dialect should be accompanied
by translation in Pilipino or English
Registration fee per entry for TV – P500.00 and for Radio – P200.00
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Entries must be sent to the following address:
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20th Golden Dove Awards
Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilpinas (KBP)
6th Floor, LTA Building, 118 Perea Street
Makati City 1129
Schedules and deadlines:
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Submission of entries and nominations (Metro Manila) – May 18, 2011
Deadline of submission of entries – August 10, 2011
Judging of entries at National Level – August 24 – October 4, 2011
Announcement of winners – October 19, 2011
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20th KBP Golden Dove Awards
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
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KBP LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The KBP Lifetime Achievement Award is given to prominent senior individuals who have
held key positions in the broadcast media or in related fields. To qualify for the award,
an individual must have:
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Significantly contributed to the advancement of the broadcast media
Consistently demonstrated a high standard of excellence and professionalism in
his or her work
KA DOROY BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is named after the late Teodoro Valencia, one of the highly-respected media
person in the 60’s and 70’s. Ka Doroy was one of the earliest leaders of the KBP. As a
radio broadcaster, he emphasized diligence and hard work as qualities of the
professional media person. He exhorted younger broadcasters to pursue the high
ideals of their profession. The Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award is given to
broadcast professionals who have shown exemplary performance in both their work
and personal conduct. To qualify for this award, a broadcaster must:
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Attain prominence as a respectable broadcast media professional
Achieve a reputation for hard work, moral integrity, and personal commitment to
his craft
Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence in performing his job
Conscientiously observe the code of ethics for the broadcast media
CRITERIA FOR BEST STATIONS
(The same set of criteria will be applied in judging the Best TV Station, Best AM Station,
and Best FM Station).
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Informs and educates as much as it entertains the audience
Reflects in its programming the interests of a wide range of audience in the
community
Promotes values which contribute to positive social change
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in the production of its programs
Makes full use of Filipino creativity, talents, and resources
CRITERIA FOR BEST PROGRAMS
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BEST NEWSCAST
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Reflects the interests of the community in its entirety and covers a broad
range of topics relevant to the community
Demonstrates balance and fairness in its treatment of the news, shows
multiple viewpoints, and avoids bias
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BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
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Uses wholesome themes and language
Uses humor to deliver socially relevant messages
Gives insights into the human personality that enhances the Filipino’s
understanding of himself and others
Promotes positive social values
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST DRAMA
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Creates a harmonious balance of the various elements of the program
(sounds, script, set design, sequences, etc.)
Demonstrates creativity or innovation in both content and presentation
Promotes wholesome values at the same time that it entertains
Treats participants in the program with due dignity
Promotes positive social values
BEST COMEDY PROGRAM
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Deals with issues of significant interest to the community
Places the highest value on facts rather than suppositions and
speculations as the basis of discussions
Fairly represents opposing or contrasting sides of an issue and provides
perspective and context to different views
Promotes problem solving as much as it highlights conflicts in viewpoints
Makes discussions of issues interesting without demeaning or trivializing
them
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST GAMES/VARIETY PROGRAM
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Provides depth and context to its news stories
Demonstrates enterprise in getting the news and relies on multiple
sources for news stories
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Demonstrates appropriate development of story and characters
Shows insights into the human condition that help the audience cope with
life’s challenges
Promotes positive social values
Uses wholesome themes and language
Promotes the use and development of Filipino talents and resources
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST CULTURE AND ARTS PROGRAM
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Deals primarily with Filipino history, culture, and the arts as its subject
matter
Fosters respect for Filipino cultural heritage
Promotes awareness of Filipino cultural values among a wide range of
audience
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BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM
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Promotes self-reliance rather than mendicancy
Delivers relevant and practical information which help people improve
their lives
Demonstrates resourcefulness in addressing problems of the community
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
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Promotes better understanding of the role of science and technology in
the Philippine context
Emphasizes practical aspects of science and technology
Uses clear and easy-to-understand language
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM
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Emphasizes fact rather than fiction or speculation
Provides proper context and balance in presenting its topics
Clearly identifies sources of materials or quotations
Deals with subjects in a manner that is relevant to a broad audience
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
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Promotes national identity and cultural unity
Promotes understanding of the role of culture and the arts in enhancing
the quality of daily life
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
Promotes the balanced development of the child by taking into account
his physical, mental, and emotional aspects
Promotes values which help children become responsible citizens
Provides the opportunity for children to express their unique perspective
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST MAGAZINE PROGRAM
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Deals with topics which are timely and significant and of public
interest
Shows careful research in the selection and organization of materials
Uses a language style which combines simplicity and clarity of
expression, objectivity, imagination and taste
Gives balance views of the issue
Provides the audience with the means for better understanding of
issues and events
Presents materials which are of informational, educational and moral
values
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BEST SPECIALS PROGRAM
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BEST SPORTS PROGRAM
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Adheres to qualitative standards of performance in its form and
potentialities of its materials
Succeeds in intergrating and coordinating all production elements into a
unified, balanced and harmonious whole
Adheres to the highest standards in writing and production
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
Promotes the sports events
Promotes the Filipino spirit in international competition
Qualitative standards of coverages of the sports events
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST PERSONALITIES
RADIO SECTOR
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BEST NEWSCASTER
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BEST FIELD REPORTER
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Distinctness of personality and style
Effectiveness of delivery (use of right words and phrases,
persuasiveness, authority, etc.)
Grasp of the subject matter
Balance and fairness
Wholesomeness of appearance and language
Demonstrates creativity and excellence
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
Distinctness of personality and style
Effectiveness of delivery (use of right words and phrases,
persuasiveness, authority, etc.)
Grasp of the subject matter
Balance and fairness
Wholesomeness of appearance and language
Demonstrate creativity and excellence
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM HOST
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Distinctness of personality and style
Effectiveness of delivery (use of right words and phrases,
persuasiveness, authority, etc.)
Grasp of the subject matter
Balance and fairness
Wholesomeness of appearance and language
Demonstrate creativity and excellence
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
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BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST
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BEST VARIETY PROGRAM HOST
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Distinctness of personality and style
Effectiveness of delivery (use of right words and phrases,
persuasiveness, authority, etc.)
Grasp of the subject matter
Balance and fairness
Wholesomeness of appearance and language
Demonstrate creativity and excellence
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST MAGAZINE PROGRAM HOST
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Distinctness of personality and style
Effectiveness of delivery (use of right words and phrases,
persuasiveness, authority, etc.)
Grasp of the subject matter
Balance and fairness
Wholesomeness of appearance and language
Demonstrate creativity and excellence
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST MUSIC RADIO HOST
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Distinctness of personality and style
Effectiveness of delivery (use of right words and phrases,
persuasiveness, authority, etc.)
Grasp of the subject matter
Balance and fairness
Wholesomeness of appearance and language
Demonstrates creativity and excellence
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
Distinctness of personality and style
Effectiveness of delivery (use of right words and phrases,
persuasiveness, authority, etc.)
Grasp of the subject matter
Balance and fairness
Wholesomeness of appearance and language
Demonstrate creativity and excellence
Observes ethical and professional standards
for the broadcast media
BEST SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY JOURNALIST
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Distinctness of personality and style
Effectiveness of delivery (use of right words and phrases,
persuasiveness, authority, etc.)
Grasp of the subject matter
Balance and fairness
Wholesomeness of appearance and language
Demonstrate creativity and excellence
Observes ethical and professional standardsfor the broadcast media
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TELEVISION SECTOR
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BEST NEWSCASTER
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BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM HOST
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Demonstrates excellence in his/her performance in a particular drama
program
Brings to life the character he portrays through the art and craft of acting
Demonstrates the ability to embody the characterization
BEST ACTRESS FOR COMEDY PROGRAM
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Demonstrates excellence in his/her performance in a particular drama
program
Brings to life the character he portrays through the art and craft of acting
Demonstrates the ability to embody the characterization
BEST ACTOR FOR DRAMA PROGRAM
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Distinctness of personality and style
Effectiveness of delivery (use of right words and phrases,
persuasiveness, authority, etc.)
Grasp of the subject matter
Balance and fairness
Wholesomeness of appearance and language
Demonstrate creativity and excellence
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST ACTRESS FOR DRAMA PROGRAM
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Distinctness of personality and style
Effectiveness of delivery (use of right words and phrases,
persuasiveness, authority, etc.)
Grasp of the subject matter
Balance and fairness
Wholesomeness of appearance and language
Demonstrates creativity and excellence
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
Demonstrates outstanding performance in a particular comedy program
Displays an understanding of the uses and purpose of humor
Shows respect for the sensibility of the audience
BEST ACTOR FOR COMEDY PROGRAM
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Demonstrates outstanding performance in a particular comedy program
Displays an understanding of the uses and purpose of humor
Shows respect for the sensibility of the audience
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BEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA’S)
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Addresses a significant problem or concern in the community
Communicates a clear message or purpose
Provokes the desired response in the audience
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broadcast media
BEST STATION PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL
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Communicates a clear message or purpose
Demonstrates creativity and excellence in production
Possesses a unique quality that makes it easy to recall
Observes ethical and professional standards for the broad