Following the success of last year’s edition, the Creative Industry Summit is hosting the second edition of The People’s Choice Ramadan Awards. It will honor the best Ramadan TV series and advertisements of 2024, allowing the public to play an integral role in the decision-making process. With the voting window now open until October 14, audiences are encouraged to cast their votes ahead of the ceremony scheduled for October 20.
The People’s Choice Ramadan Awards stand out as a unique platform that celebrates exceptional achievements in Ramadan media. Since the awards are given based on public voting, this empowers viewers to recognize the creative talents that resonate with them the most. Instead of relying solely on a panel of experts, the awards emphasize the significance of audience input. In doing so, it is fostering a sense of community and engagement within the creative industry.
The Categories of Excellence
This year’s awards feature an extensive range of categories, allowing the public to vote on their favorites across various categories. The diversity of categories highlights the creativity that Ramadan brings to the screen. Voting for the awards has already garnered impressive engagement, with over 400,000 votes cast so far. This level of participation illustrates the public’s enthusiasm and the importance of these awards in recognizing excellence within the creative industry.
The four finalists for each award in the drama and comedy series categories from the Ramadan season have been announced. These categories include the award for Best Dramatic Actor, with finalists Karim Abdel Aziz, Essam Omar, Mohamed Shaheen, and Basem Samra. The Best Dramatic Actress award features Salma Abu Deif, Mai Omar, Asmaa Abu El Yazid, and Aisha Ben Ahmed. In the Best Comedy Actor category, the finalists are Sherif Salama, Hisham Maged, Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, and Akram Hosny. For the Best Comedy Actress award, the finalists include Dina El Sherbiny, Asmaa Galal, Aya Samaha, and Rahma Ahmed.
The four finalists for each award in the advertising category have been announced as well. Competing for the Best Advertising Agency award are Media Hub, Tarek Nour Communications, Synergy, and Circus. For the Best Jingle Writer award, the finalists are Ayman Bahgat Qamar, Aziz El Shafie, Mena Adly El Qeiy, and Tamer Mahdy. In the Best Creative Team category, the finalists are Media Hub, Synergy, Tarek Nour Communications, and Fortune Promoseven Cairo. The Best Creative Director award sees competition among Ashraf Said Nassar, Mohamed Nasif, Mohamed Zohair, and Hussein Diaa. These awards are part of a broader set of categories that honor creativity and excellence in various fields.
A Vision for the Future
Mai Salama, Founding Partner of the Creative Industry Summit, emphasizes the awards’ role in connecting professionals across creative sectors. “These awards provide an opportunity for the audience to express their opinions while maintaining professionalism and neutrality,” she stated. Since its inception in 2014, the Creative Industry Summit has aimed to cultivate creativity and empower talents across various fields.
Moments From Last Year
This celebratory event launched by the Creative Industry Summit is a great addition to the platform’s ongoing efforts. It brings together industry leaders and experts while highlighting young talents from various fields.
Notably, over 110,000 votes were cast by the audience in the first edition of the People’s Choice Ramadan Awards. The inaugural ceremony featured a number of surprises and heartfelt moments. For example, last year, Taha El Desouki gave up his award for Best Rising Actor in the series “El Soffara” to child actor Omar Sherif, in recognition of his role in the series “Taht El Wesaya”.
As the countdown to the awards ceremony begins, you can follow The People’s Choice Ramadan Awards on social media. Also, you can vote through the official website. This celebration of creativity not only honors past achievements but also paves the way for future innovations in Ramadan entertainment.