FAQs:
How many nominees are announced per category? 5.
Do submission guidelines vary by category? Yes, some categories have specific submission guidelines that are different to the others. Keep a close eye out on the information posted regarding each category. Submission guidelines for every category are posted on oxygen.ie. Click here to view this year’s guidelines.
Is there a submission fee? Yes there is a submission fee of 15 euro for the first or only entry. There is a 10 euro additional fee for every extra category you submit an application for.
Can I submit multiple submissions for one category? No, only one entry per category is allowed. However, for an additional fee, you may submit works for other categories as well. You may also submit the same piece of work for multiple categories, e.g. the same article could be submitted to multiple journalism categories.
Who is eligible for this? Any student in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in full-time education and who has not worked professionally in the field before. Summer work and internships do not count.
Who do I contact if I have any further questions or concerns? You may email the smedias team at smedias@generationy.ie.
Would I be able to have my submission sent back to me? No, for archiving purposes, we are not able to return any pieces of work and you submit them at your own risk.
When can I apply? Applications are open now.
When is the closing date? Applications close on the 12th of March.
How do I apply? Click here for the application form. From there you will fill in the categories you are entering, your details and upload your files.
Can students from Northern Ireland enter? Yes.
Can an exchange student enter? Yes.
Why is there a cost for my submission? The reason we have a fee for entering the Smedias is simple, we are looking for the best of the best. We want to ensure that the content the entrants are putting forward is their best work, and let’s face it – you are not going to throw away fifteen quid to submit any old rubbish. This ensures that the Smedias remain a reputable award that will look impressive on any CV, and helps maintain the high quality of work we receive. We are all about the students – we are an organisation for students, run by students, and we are not trying to con you guys out of your hard earned cash. The fee you pay to enter goes towards the cost of shortlisting all of your many excellent entries – we make sure your work is handled with the utmost care!
What date is the awards night? April 9th.
How will I know if I have been chosen for nominations? Nominations will be announced on the Oxygen.ie website so keep your eye out.