The 27th Rapa (Radio and TV Advertising Practitioners Association of India Ltd) Awards presentation is to be held in the month of May, an official release states.

The Rapa awards for excellence are given for 48 categories and cover 17 languages. On the language side there has been one addition this year with Urdu included.

This year entries in new categories like Music Videos-Film promos, TV News (Soft Stories) and best anchor/jockeys and mythological TV programmes have been added.

As in previous years, entries are invited from directors, script writers, artists, technicians, ad film producers, radio/TV programmes, music directors and advertising agencies.

Last year 60 awards were handed out in various categories. This year the awards ceremony is scheduled to be held at The Club in the western Mumbai suburb of Andheri.

The last date for submission of entries from members and non-members is 9 March 2002. Forms are available at the Secretariat, RAPA, C/o D S Mittle & Sons, 15-A, Everest, 156 Tardeo Rd, Mumbai or contact RAPA office at 022-4943889/6556941/8107577.