Peter Salmon, who this summer will be taking up his post as the first ever Director BBC North, has agreed to be the guest speaker at the How-Do Awards on 30 April.
Salmon, who will be based at MediaCityUK, will be responsible for the operations of five national BBC departments together with the BBC’s regional activities and a total staff complement of over 2,500. He will also sit on the BBC’s Executive Board from 2010.
Speaking of Salmon’s appointment last December, the BBC’s Director-General Mark Thompson said: “The appointment of a Director to lead the move to Salford and its subsequent development is a huge step along the path to realising the BBC's ambition to produce half of its output outside of London by 2016. "I cannot think of anyone better qualified than Peter to lead this bold venture which I believe will have significant impact across the BBC as new ways of working and using technology are developed in practice.”
How-Do is delighted that Peter Salmon and the BBC have taken up this opportunity to address what is expected to be the largest congregation of senior media and creative industries folk in the North West this year.
The How-Do Awards 2009 are now open for entries and the closing date is Friday 6 March – to submit an entry (for which there is no charge) – please click here.
The dinner itself is being held at Old Trafford (MUFC) on Thursday 30 April.The inaugural dinner last April saw the largest gathering for many years of the North West’s leading media and creative industries folk (565 guests) and from the feedback and level of enquiries we’ve received in the past few weeks, we’re optimistic that, despite the challenging economic circumstances, the 2009 event will prove to be even more successful.
The 12 awards, together with a category for Personality, span the region’s rapidly converging media and creative sectors and will reflect the very best that the region – one of Europe’s most vibrant - has to offer.
The 2009 dinner, in association with our headline sponsor MediaCityUK, will be compered by Jim Hancock.
A number of table and ticket bookings have already been received. To book an early place at the dinner please contact Diane Connor of HGA Creative, this year’s event manager. Diane can be contacted at Diane@hgacreative.com or by ringing 0161 776 7072.
If it ain’t broke – don’t fix it.
Given the success of last year’s event, we have decided not to tinker with what proved to be a successful format. The only material difference is that in the three broadcasting categories – Best TV Programme, Best Radio Station and Best Independent Production Company, we are requesting additional short audio or video presentations.
Otherwise, the dinner on Thursday 30 April is again lounge suit, the number of award categories is limited and the entry forms are straightforward and are still free to enter. We are fortunate that we’ve been able to retain our acclaimed panel of judges for year two which not only helps maintain continuity but helps ensure that the credibility of the How-Do Awards remains literally second to none. Wherever a possible conflict of interest might arise, the individual judge will refrain from voting in that particular category. More detailed information on our outstanding panel of judges follows shortly.
 Mark Radcliffe - 2008's 'Personality'
The judges will be looking for examples of companies or organisations who can clearly demonstrate transparent success in 2008: growth of the company or reversing decline, managing and overcoming adversities, job creation, financial performance, industry accolades, innovation, staff development, leadership etc. This is your chance to let over 40,000 of the North West’s leading media folk know how successful your company was in 2008 – and who we should collectively be keeping our eyes on as we face up to 2009.
The judges are looking for literate, justifiable and compelling entries written to a maximum of 500 words. The submitting company or organisation must be headquartered or have an operational base within the North West and the entry must relate to its 2008 activities.
For companies entering one of the three broadcasting/production categories, we are asking for an additional 10 minute submission on either CD or DVD relating to and providing examples of the companies’ work as detailed in the entry submission.
Entries should be submitted by company personnel – not by their representatives.
The deadline for entries is Friday 6 March 2009. Entries arriving after this date or not adhering to the entry criteria will be disqualified.
There are 12 award categories and – where appropriate and applicable - there is no limit on the number of categories that can be entered by a single company, i.e. – a newspaper group with print and digital interests can enter the newspaper, magazine and web site categories or an advertising agency can enter the advertising/media agency, digital or design categories where they believe their output in those categories merits submissions.If you have any queries about the entry process, please email nick@how-do.co.uk
Conflicts of interest
The judges have agreed that should a possible conflict of interest ever arise, the individual judge will not vote on that particular category.
Good luck to all the entrants and we look forward to you joining us at Old Trafford on 30 April for what should prove once again to be a unique and entertaining celebration of the very best of the North West’s creative and media talent.
For the remaining sponsorship and other commercial opportunities please contact Ben Waterhouse at ben@how-do.co.uk How-Do Awards 2009 - categories and sponsors
All award categories will relate to 2008 performance
Advertising/media agency - sponsored by Business Link Northwest
Newspaper - sponsored by The Co-operative
Design consultancy – sponsored by APG Highlight printers
Digital agency - sponsored by City Talk 105.9fm
Independent TV/radio production company - sponsored by the NWDA
Magazine
Media sales
Most innovative media platform or product
PR agency - sponsored by KMP
Radio station - sponsored by Northwest Vision and Media
TV programme
Media website - sponsored by the Manchester Publicity Association
Personality - sponsored by TBWA\Manchester
How-Do Awards 2009 – the judges
Alice Morrison, chief executive Northwest Vision and Media. Alice started her career in journalism on an entertainment magazine in Dubai and subsequently helped launch BBC News24 before plumping for a change of career with a switch to a leading Lancashire ISP, prior to joining NWVM.
Alison Hastings, former editor and currently an adviser to various bodies including Camelot. Probably best-known currently as the BBC Trustee responsible for England. Edited the Newcastle Evening Chronicle from 1996 to 2002 before relocating to Liverpool. Former columnist on UK Press Gazette and can be frequently heard and seen as a media pundit on radio and TV. A member of the Society of Editors and an adviser to the Press Complaints Commission.
Anthony Taylor, head of external communications at £2bn turnover Littlewoods Shop Direct and former head of media at the General Medical Council. Began his career at a PR agency in Manchester and subsequently worked in London and the Turks and Caicos Islands before moving back to his native North West.
Gordon Burns, TV presenter. Began his career as a print journalist before moving into broadcasting as a news presenter on Ulster TV. Presented the Krypton Factor for 18 years until 1995 and has been the award-winning anchorman on the BBC’s North West Tonight programme since 1997.
Iain Bennett is the sector leader for digital and creative industries at the NWDA where he is responsible for strategy and development of Europe’s second largest cluster of creative and digital companies. He was previously a theatrical agent and subsequently a founder of a new media design agency. In 2002 he joined London Metropolitan University as managing director of its new media training company.
Jim Hancock, journalist, presenter and political commentator for over 30 years. He was Granada TV’s political correspondent from 1987 to 1994 and political editor of the BBC North West from 1998 to 2006. Has recently reappeared on Granada and can also be found chairing conferences for bodies such as the NWDA, CBI and the IoD.
Karen Gee, general manager of the Kuoni-owned travel company Journeys of Distinction. Was previously sales and marketing director at Shearings Leisure in Wigan. Since graduating in International Marketing, Karen has specialised in the travel and leisure industry, working for companies including Airtours, First Choice, Flying Colours, Universal Studios Florida and Sky Travel.
Martin Anderson, ad agency BDH's last chairman and one of the most prominent figures in the region’s advertising community over recent years. Spent most of his career at what was BDH (now TBWA) where he became creative director in 1978. Moved across to account management in 1988 and became MD in 1992 and chairman in 1996. Was chairman of IPA regions 1994 to 1996 and served on the IPA council in London for 15 years.
Mike Hackett is the managing director of Principles Agency, one of the largest independent ad agencies outside London. Mike joined Principles as an executive in 1988. Progressing through the ranks, he became the youngest person to be elected to the Principles board. Having been creative services director, he then spent a number of years as the agency’s commercial director. In 2006 he was appointed managing director. Leeds-based Principles has a turnover of c£24m.
Paul Newman, head of communications at MediaCityUK and previously in charge of Liverpool Culture Company's PR and public affairs team overseeing Liverpool ’08. Prior to promoting Liverpool as European Capital of Culture, Paul was director of communications at the Football Association in London. Prior to joining the FA, he spent 20 years as a broadcaster working for BBC News and Sky News, ITV in addition to covering the first Gulf War for TV-am.
Philip Graf CBE, former chief executive of Trinity Mirror and currently deputy chairman of Ofcom, a partner with the executive coaching firm Praesta Partners and a NED with Archant. Philip is also a trustee of the homeless charity Crisis. A Cambridge law graduate, Graf joined the Liverpool Daily Post and Echo in 1983 and became chief executive of what was then Trinity in 1993. Led the acquisition of the Mirror Group in 1999 and subsequently became the chief executive of the enlarged company. In 2003 he was asked by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to carry out a review of the BBC's online activities.
Sally Sykes left AstraZeneca to join DePuy as a board director in March but has recently moved back across the Pennines to take up a role as head of communications at the Health and Safety Executive in Bootle. Previous roles with Ciba-Geigy, Scottish & Newcastle, Littlewoods and Manchester Airport. Sally is on the national executive and board of the CIPR and was rated by “PR Week” in 2006 as one of the 50 most influential UK PR practitioners.
Shaun Fensom, chief executive of Manchester Digital and chairman of the Community Broadband Network. Has been working in the online industry since the 1980s in various roles and with a number of ISPs. He oversees the Big Chip Awards - the largest digital event outside London. If you are interested in discussing sponsorship opportunities, please email ben@how-do.co.uk Something to add? Then leave a comment below or email us now.
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