Excellence in alcohol and other drug media reporting

This award recognizes the important role that the media plays in informing and shaping the community's knowledge and perceptions on drug issues. It may be given to an individual journalist or a media organisation (print, radio or television), either regional or metropolitan. The award can be given for an individual media piece, or for a series of pieces over a period of time.

Judging criteria

1. Informing and shaping community knowledge and perceptions on alcohol and drug issues
2. How was the story-line developed and researched
3. Relevance of interviews and impact achieved by article/program
4. Accurate information about alcohol and other drugs and their harms
5. Programs and press articles aired/published on or after 1 December 2006

After completing your online nomination, send four labelled copies of your piece/s (photocopy, audiotape, CD/DVD or video tape) to the address detailed on the nomination form.

For more information on this award, please contact the National Awards Coordinator.

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