The public is being asked to nominate winners for the Natwest Emma Awards (Ethnic Multicultural Media Academy).

They celebrate outstanding contributions and achievement from ethnic/ multicultural talent in journalism, television, music, film, theatre, literature and comedy as well as public figure accomplishments. Shortlists for each category have been posted on the website for voting. Subsequently, a shortlist will be formulated on the 29 March, when the general public can vote for the winners.

To propose nomination suggestions, see the Emma website www.emma.tv or please email awards@emma.tv, or call 020 7636 1233.