Bord Gáis Energy to Sponsor The National Media Awards 2009 Over 300 Entries Received Tuesday May 12th, 2009		The Elevation Group is delighted to announce that Bord Gáis Energy will be the title sponsor of the National Media Awards 2009. This year’s awards programme will take place at Trinity College on the 24th of June 2009 and will recognise excellence in the Irish media and reward Irish journalists whose commitment to quality, ethics and distinction best informs the Irish people and nation. Ian Hyland Chairman of The Elevation Group said, "We are delighted to welcome Bord Gáis Energy as title sponsor of the 2009 National Media Awards. This unique partnership with one of Ireland’s best known brands will enhance the profile of the National Media Awards and ensure the success of this programme.” Hyland continued “There has been a tremendous response to the call for entries with over 300 nominations received from the top media outlets in the country, including RTE, BBC Northern Ireland, The Irish Times, The Irish Independent, The Daily Star and The Irish Examiner. All proceeds raised through the awards ceremony will go to the Chernobyl’s Children’s Project International. Fourteen awards will be presented on the night, including the Bord Gáis Energy Journalist of the year, the top award for the journalist who has excelled above all others in Ireland. <Back More>