People’s Choice for an Illawarra News Article

I received a pleasant email the other day 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. The awards night will be held at the University of Wollongong, SMART building on Saturday 15^th June 2013 from 5.30pm–8pm.

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, (a Walkley Award Winner) 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 be included in the nominee list that has some very deserving people.

For further information on the Illawarra News Awards 2013

*UPDATE* Overview of the Illawarra News Awards and results.

CATEGORIES

1. Community Advocate Award
Criteria:

* Contribution To Community Democracy

* Impact on Policy and Process

* Dedication of Time and Resources

2. Award for Journalism & Media Advocacy

Criteria:

* 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

Criteria:

* Number of Hits

* Number of Shares on Social Media

* Reader Feedback

4. Outstanding Elected Councillor

Criteria:

* 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

Criteria:

* 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.

Source

I’ve just been nominated for the Illawarra News Awards. Recognising outstanding community-journalism and advocacy.