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Professor Sandra Jones nominated for prestigious National Research Award

Professor Sandra Jones, from the University of Wollongong has been nominated for a the prestigious Excellence in Research National Drug and Alcohol Award. Prof Jones is being honoured for her work researching alcohol marketing and promotions.

The two other finalists for the Excellence in Research award are; Dr Laure Vogl et al, for their work developing the ‘CLIMATE Schools: Alcohol Module’ training program for secondary schools in Australia and Prof. Amanda Baker et al, from the Centre for Brain and Mental health Research.

The judging panel, chaired by Professor Jenny Fleming, from the University of Tasmania, said that the standard of finalist was the highest they had seen in the running of the awards, and highlighted the ground-breaking work done by Australian researchers into all aspects of alcohol and drug use within our communities.

‘This year the Judging Panel was happy to receive record nominations in the Excellence in Research category,’ said Professor Fleming. ‘The exemplary quantity and calibre of the nominees made judging an incredibly difficult process, however, the three finalists have all demonstrated excellent research skill, and highlighted new areas for further policy/ program development’.

Professor Jones has published extensively on the subject of alcohol advertising and marketing. She has completed the only Australian research into Point-of-Sale (PSO) marketing and has been widely published in a variety of academic journals, and media sources.

Her work has had a significant impact on policy at International, Federal and State level, and Professor Jones has been invited to speak before numerous parliamentary committees and other forums.

CONTACT: Brian Flanagan, Manager Strategic Communications & Policy Phone: 02 6215 9806 (W) or 0400 860 058 (M).

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