Media
This year all non-terrestrials are being invited to submit entries for the Best Non-Terrestrial Channel Of The Year and Best Non-Terrestrial Programme Of The Year Award by uploading a two-minute show reel to YouTube.
Voters, made up of festival delegates, MediaGuardian readers and members of the public, will vote by viewing videos and completing an online survey designed by YouGov.
The Channel Of The Year Awards - now in its eighth consecutive year - will consist of five awards:
- Best Terrestrial Channel Of The Year
- Best Non-Terrestrial Channel Of The Year
- Best Terrestrial Programme Of The Year
- Best Non-Terrestrial Programme Of The Year
- The Network & Fast Track Choice Award
Five channels will be shortlisted and the winner will be announced at the live Channel Of The Year awards ceremony on August 29 in Edinburgh.
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