Personality of The Year Awards – Terms and Conditions

1. About POTYAS
The Diamond TV Personality of the Year Awards (POTYAs) is an annual prestigious event organized by Diamond Media. This luxury awards ceremony celebrates achievements across 30 categories, including but not limited to Most Influential Social Media Personality, Rising Star, Best Customer Service Campaign, and Philanthropy of the Year.

The POTYAs is committed to recognizing and honouring individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. Nominations and voting are designed to maintain the highest credibility, with results verified by a certified audit firm of Chartered Accountants.

The awards process is managed by a five-member council committee that changes annually.


2. About the Council
The POTYAS council comprises experts from various fields such as Fashion, Photography, Business, Literature, and Film. The council is responsible for reviewing nominations and, if necessary, selecting winners for specific categories.

Decisions made by the council are final and will remain confidential until announced during the awards ceremony.


3. Nominations
Eligibility

  • Eligibility criteria vary by category.
  • Council affiliation may or may not be required for nominees.
  • Detailed criteria for each award are provided on the respective award page.

Not Eligible

  • Current Diamond Media staff and consultants.
  • Individuals or organizations that fail to comply with POTYAS policies and procedures.

Criteria

  • All nominations must meet specific criteria outlined in the award application.
  • Additional details are provided on the respective award page.

Rejection or Withdrawal of Nomination

  • Nominees wishing to withdraw must notify the POTYAS Council in writing. The position will be forfeited to the next eligible candidate.
  • Nominations cannot be withdrawn after voting has begun.
  • Shortlisted nominees may step aside within seven (7) days of the official list publication.

4. Prizes and Attendance

  • Winners receive a plaque and prize money.
  • Attendance at the awards ceremony is mandatory to claim the prize money. Failure to attend results in forfeiture of the monetary prize.

5. Grievances and Withdrawal of Awards
The POTYAS Council reserves the right to:

    • Cancel the award scheme at any stage if deemed necessary.
    • Withdraw an award if the recipient brings the awards or its partners into disrepute.
    • Strip an award if the recipient engages in illegal activities during the nomination, voting, or awarding process.

    If any nominee or participant has a grievance regarding the process, results, or any other aspect of the POTYAS, they must submit a written grievance to Diamond Media within 7 days of the announcement of the awards results. Any grievances submitted after this period will not be considered.

    Grievances should be submitted in writing to: Diamond Media info@diamondtvzambia.com

    Diamond Media will review all grievances and address them in accordance with its policies and procedures.


    6. Voting
    Voting Platforms

    • Voting is conducted exclusively on the Diamond Media website, where all categories and nominees are listed.
    • A secure portal ensures the independence of the voting process.

    Voting Period

    • The voting period runs from 7th October 2024 to 31st October 2024.
    • Votes submitted outside this period will not be counted.

    Voting Outcome

    • Nominees with the most votes win their respective categories.
    • In cases of rule violations by the top-voted nominee, the council reserves the right to select another winner.

    7. General Provisions

    • The POTYAS Council’s decisions are final and binding.
    • All participants must adhere to the rules outlined here and on the Diamond Media website.