National Creators Award

The National Creators Award is an Indian award established in 2024 to recognize and celebrate excellence and positive influence among creators in the digital content space.[1][2][3]

National Creators Award
Awarded forExcellence in Digital Content Creation
Sponsored byGovernment of India
DateMarch 8, 2024 (2024-03-08)
LocationBharat Mandapam,New Delhi
CountryIndia
Presented byPrime Minister of India
EligibilityDigital Content Creators
Hosted byMinistry of Electronics & Information Technology,Government of India
First awarded2024

Eligibility

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The National Creators Award has specific criteria that creators must meet to be eligible for nomination. Here's a breakdown of the key points:[4][5]

  • Age: Participants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of nomination.
  • Nationality:
    • Indian Creators: 19 categories are reserved exclusively for individuals with Indian nationality.
    • International Creators: One dedicated category recognizes outstanding creators from outside India.
  • Content Platform: Content must be published on one or more of the following digital platforms:
  • Language: Content submissions can be in Hindi/English or any other Indian language.
  • Nomination:
    • Self-Nomination: Creators can nominate themselves in a maximum of three relevant categories.
    • Nominating Others: Individuals can nominate others for any category.

Selection

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A jury of experts assesses the remaining nominees based on predefined criteria:

  • Creativity: Originality and uniqueness of the content.
  • Impact: Positive influence and social change driven by the content.
  • Reach: Engagement and audience base of the creator.
  • Innovation: Fresh approaches and implementation within the content domain.
  • Sustainability: Long-term potential and viability of the creator's work.
  • Alignment with Goals: How well the content aligns with the National Creators Award's vision of positive social impact

Based on the jury's evaluation, the final decision on awarding winners in each category is made.[6] While the specific details of jury composition and evaluation methods might not be publicly available, the award strives for transparency by:

  • Having a well-defined set of evaluation criteria.
  • Encouraging public participation through open nominations.

Award Ceremony

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The inaugural ceremony of the National Creators Award was held on March 8, 2024, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. The ceremony marked a significant moment in recognizing the growing influence of digital content creators in India. Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi served as the backdrop for this grand event.[7][8][9][10]

The Award is presented by the Prime Minister in presence of Minister of Electronics & IT & Jury members.[11][12][13]

Winners

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Winners NCA-2024[14][15][16][17]
Category Winner Platform
Best Travel Creator Kamiya Jani YouTube
Best Gaming Creator Nischay Malhan YouTube
Best Health & Fitness Creator Ankit Baiyanpuria YouTube & Instagram
Best Education Creator Naman Deshmukh YouTube, IG & Facebook
Best Food Creator Kabita Singh YouTube, IG & Facebook
Most Creative Creator (Male) RJ Raunac YouTube, IG & Facebook
Most Creative Creator (Female) Shraddha YouTube, IG & Facebook
Best Tech Creator Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji) YouTube, IG & Facebook
Best International Creator Drew Hicks YouTube, IG & Facebook
Best Creator for Social Change Jaya Kishori YouTube, IG & Facebook
Cultural Ambassador of the Year Maithili Thakur YouTube, IG & Facebook
Favourite Green Champion Pankti Pandey YouTube, IG & Facebook
Best Micro Creator Aridaman
Best Nano Creator Piyush Purohit YouTube, IG & Facebook
Most Impactful Agri Creator Lakshay Dabas YouTube, IG & Facebook
Disruptor of the Year Ranveer Allahabadia YouTube, IG & Facebook
Celebrity Creator Aman Gupta YouTube, IG & Facebook
Swacchata Ambassador Award Malhar Kalambe YouTube, IG & Facebook
Heritage Fashion Icon Award Jahnvi Singh
New India Champion Abhi and Niyu
Best Storyteller Keerthika Govindhasamy

References

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  1. ^ "Government May Announce National Creator's Awards For Influencers: Report". NDTV.com.
  2. ^ "Government announces National Creator's Awards for new-age influencers". Business Today. February 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "PM Modi to present first-ever National Creators Award tomorrow | Checklist of nominees". Hindustan Times. March 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Innovateindia.mygov.in | National Creators Award 2024".
  5. ^ "Katrina Kaif, Komal Pandey among nominees for National Creators Award 2024". India Today.
  6. ^ "Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi invites content creators to National Creators Award. How to apply, what's the criteria?". Hindustan Times. February 25, 2024.
  7. ^ "National Creators Award 2024: Know what is it? Selection process, winners list". mint. March 8, 2024.
  8. ^ "National Creators Award 2024: From Katrina Kaif to Komal Pandey, full list of nominees here". March 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "PM presents first-ever National Creators Award in 20 categories". India Today. 8 March 2024.
  10. ^ "National Creators Award 2024: PM Modi to present the first-ever awards; Katrina Kaif, Kangana Ranaut, Jackie Shroff nominated". The Times of India. March 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Bureau, ABP News (March 8, 2024). "PM Modi Presents First National Creators Award: Ranveer Alhabadia, Ankit Baiyanpuria Among Recipients". news.abplive.com. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-presents-first-ever-national-creators-award/?comment=disable#:~:text=The%20National%20Creators%20Award%20is,creativity%20to%20drive%20positive%20change.
  13. ^ "PM Modi to present first ever National Creators Award". The Economic Times. March 7, 2024.
  14. ^ "PM Modi presents first-ever National Creators Awards in Delhi | Full list of winners". Hindustan Times. March 8, 2024.
  15. ^ "National Creators Award 2024: From Ranveer Allahbadia to Maithali Thakur, full list of winners here". March 8, 2024.
  16. ^ Desk, India TV News; News, India TV (March 8, 2024). "National Creators Award 2024: Maithili Thakur to Ranveer Allahbadia, full list of winners". www.indiatvnews.com. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  17. ^ Press Information Bureau of India (8 March 2024). "PM's interaction with the winners of first-ever National Creators Awards". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 18 March 2024.