On 17 March at 12.00, the 16th edition of the IMMA Awards, the flagship event of the Faculty of Communication Sciences, which recognises the creativity and innovation of future communication professionals, will take place in UIC Barcelona’s Aula Magna.

Building on the success of last year’s edition, the Faculty once again places the spotlight on health, with this year’s special category focusing on the inclusion of people with Down Syndrome, supported once more by the health agency Malrov. The aim of the competition is to encourage creativity and talent in the field of communication, by recognising the most outstanding entries.

During the gala, awards will be presented for both the main categories and special categories, as outlined in the competition terms and conditions. The registration period to participate in the IMMA Awards ended on 23 February. The award ceremony will be a public, on-site event that may be attended by participants, as well as their families and third parties.

Presenters:

• Mabelle Halatsch Gómez, second-year Audiovisual Communication student
• Alejandro Ferrador, first-year Audiovisual Communication and Journalism student

Panel:

• Ms Montse Vidal, communicator and journalist. Co-presenter of the radio programme “Bon dia i Bona sort” on Ràdio 4
• Mr Miguel Trías de Bes, film and music video director and alumnus 
• Mr Alberto Baró, creative director at Odisea Grup

The ceremony will feature a musical performance by Clara Lerroux, a second-year Audiovisual Communication student.

For more information about this and previous editions, visit the IMMA Awards website.