Tuesday, 28 November 2006
Shortlists announced for 2006 Human Rights Medal and Awards
Judges have now finalised the shortlists for the 2006 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission"s (HREOC) Human Rights Award categories of Law, Community, Arts- Non Fiction, Print Media, Television and Radio. There is no shortlist for the Human Rights Medal.
The shortlists are available at: www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards/shortlist.html
The Awards recognise significant contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia by both individuals and organisations.
The Commission is grateful to the independent judging panels who have given their time and expertise to examine all the nominations and decide on the winners and the shortlists. Some categories, such as the Radio and Television, required days of listening and viewing. Judges commented on the very high standard of entries and congratulated all the nominees.
The 2006 Human Rights Medal and Awards will be presented on Thursday, 7 December 2006, during a luncheon ceremony at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel in Sydney, from 12midday to 3pm.
Media personality Julie McCrossin will MC the awards, and HREOC President John von Doussa QC will deliver the Human Rights Day address.
The winners and highly commended in each category will be announced at the ceremony, so come along and help us celebrate Human Rights Day!
2006 HUMAN RIGHTS MEDAL AND AWARDS LUNCHEON
WHEN: Thursday, 7 December
TIME: 12 midday to 3pm
WHERE: The Grand Ballroom, Sheraton on the Park Hotel, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney
TICKETS: $55 full price or $30 concession.
Ticket order forms are available at www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards/index.html or by emailing hrawards@humanrights.gov.au
Media contact: Paul Oliver on 02 9284 9880 or 0408 469 347
Last updated 8 November, 2006
