I received a pleasant email from Robert Carr of Illawarra News, stating that I have been nominated and shortlisted for an Illawarra News Award, recognising outstanding community-journalism and advocacy.
Event details
- When: Saturday 15 June 2013, 5:30pm–8:00pm
- Where: University of Wollongong, SMART building
- Keynote: Debra Jopson (Walkley Award winner)
Why I was nominated
I have been nominated for my contribution to community building through my website Helensburgh.com.au, plus other contributions I have submitted to Illawarra News.
Debra Jopson will give a keynote address on the night.
I'm very happy to be nominated, but I don't believe I have a hope in hell of taking out any category. I am grateful to be nominated and to be included in a nominee list with some very deserving people.
Further information on the Illawarra News Awards 2013
Award categories
1. Community Advocate Award
- Contribution to community democracy
- Impact on policy and process
- Dedication of time and resources
2. Award for Journalism & Media Advocacy
- Contribution to public debate
- Quality of research and sources
- Writing style appropriate to the news/media forum
- How revealing was the piece
- Newsworthiness
3. People's Choice for an Illawarra News Article
- Number of hits
- Number of shares on social media
- Reader feedback
4. Outstanding Elected Councillor
- Contribution to the advancement of local government
- Engagement, dialogue with and participation in the community
- Enhancing community democracy
- Enhancement of community well-being
- Strong commitment to the elected position, including preparedness
- Oratory, presentation and style
5. Panel's Commendation for Community Democracy & Leadership in Local Government
- Nominations are open to anyone elected to local government, working in local government, active in local government as a community member, or committed in a broad sense to the well-being and advancement of a particular local government electorate.