Iris Award (Uruguay)
The Iris Awards, created by the newspaper El País, are given for achievements in Uruguayan radio, television and social networks.
History
The first edition of the awards was in 1983, although they were not given again until 1995. Since then they have been delivered annually. There are more than 30 categories, among which the Golden Iris is most prominent. The awards are given by the newspaper El País and disseminated by its entertainment supplement Sábado Show.The trophy's shape is based on a human figure holding an eye with a square iris. Depending on the profession of the person who won it, a different silhouette appears under the figure's feet – a film reel, musical note, etc.
Since 2010, the ceremony has been broadcast live on television throughout Uruguay.
Currently some categories can be voted on by the public.
Television broadcast
Golden Iris Award
Other awards
2016
The following categories were awarded at the 2016 Iris Awards, for 2015 programs:| Category | Winner | Medium |
| Best Humorous Work in Television | Marcel Keoroglian | Canal 12 |
| Best TV Documentary | Cámara Testigo | Canal 12 |
| Best TV Information Program | Telenoche | Monte Carlo TV |
| Best TV Sports | Punto Penal | Saeta TV |
| Best Radio Hosting | Orlando Petinatti | Azul FM 101.9 |
| Best Sports Commentary | Federico Buysan | |
| Best General Interest Radio Program | Viva la tarde | Sarandi 690 |
| Best Radio Reporter | ||
| Best TV Panelist | Washington Abdala | Canal 12 |
| Best TV Journalism | Santo y Seña | Monte Carlo TV |
| Best Magazine | Desayunos Informales | Canal 12 |
| Career Award | Sergio Puglia | |
| Iris Revelation Award | Verónica Piñeyrúa | Saeta TV |
| Best TV Testimonial | Fanáticos | |
| Best Radio Humor | Segunda Pelota | FM del Sol |
| Best Entertainment Program | Escape perfecto | Saeta TV |
| Best Humorous TV Program | Sé lo que Viste | Monte Carlo TV |
| Best News Host | Fernando Vilar | Monte Carlo TV |
| Best Humorous Radio Personality | Darwin Desbocatti | |
| Best Female Host | Claudia Fernández | Saeta TV |
| Public Iris | Ariel Pérez | |
| Best General Interest Program | Esta Boca es Mía | Canal 12 |
| Best Radio Journalism | En Perspectiva | |
| Best Male Host | Saeta TV | |
| Best Integral TV Production | El Origen | Canal 12 |
| Best Program of Shows | Algo Contigo | Monte Carlo TV |