Journalists, editors and producers whose work addresses humanitarian and social
justice issues are encouraged to enter today. Work must have been published in
Australian public media between September 2 2016 and September 5 2017. Entries
close Tuesday September 5, 5pm.
The 2017 Awards are a key feature of the UNAA’s work to promote achievement of
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Major Categories (entries must focus on an issue of relevance to the SDGs).
– Best Print/Written (includes written articles published online)
– Best Television: News and Current Affairs
– Best Television: Documentary
– Best Radio: News
– Best Radio: Documentary
– Best Online
– Best Photojournalism
Special Categories (each category will address one or more of the SDGs. Please review
individual category criteria).
– Promotion of Indigenous Rights and Issues
– Promotion of Social Cohesion
– Promotion of Empowerment of Older People (sponsored by Cbus Super)
– Promotion of Gender Equality: Empowerment of Women and Girls
– Promotion of Disability Rights and Issues
Promotion of Children’s Rights and Issues
Briar Mercier United Nations Association of Australia (Victorian Division)
