Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Shortlists announced for 2009 Human Rights Awards
The Australian Human Rights Commission has today announced the shortlists for the 2009 Human Rights Awards.
Commission President Cathy Branson, said the shortlists were judged from more than 200 high-quality entries nominated from around Australia.
“The shortlists selection is always an inspiring and difficult process for the judging panels due to the extraordinary effort and achievement displayed in the entries,” Ms Branson said.
“I congratulate all those who entered the Awards for their outstanding commitment to protecting and promoting human rights in Australia and, in particular, I congratulate these entrants who have been shortlisted.”
The shortlists were selected by judging panels comprising Commission staff, while the Human Rights Medals and Law Award will be judged by the Commission President, government and community members. The Awards shortlists can be found at www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards
Award winners will be presented with their trophies at the annual gala luncheon at the Grand Ballroom, Sheraton on the Park Hotel, Sydney, on Thursday, 10 December 2009. Winners of the prestigious 2009 Human Rights Medal and Young People’s Human Rights Medal will also be announced on the day, which will have ABC Television personality and 2009 Andrew Olle Media lecturer Julian Morrow, as MC.
Another highlight of the day is the annual Human Rights Day Oration to be delivered by Commission President Cathy Branson.
All information about the 2009 Human Rights Medals and Awards can be found on the website at www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards, including Award categories, judging criteria, previous winners and how to buy a ticket to the Awards ceremony.
There’s also a section for media, with the latest news releases, and information about the sponsors for this year’s Awards which are: LexisNexis; the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship; the Law Council of Australia; iHR Australia; Trophyland; Vibe Australia; and, The Co-op Bookshop.
Tickets to awards: $70 or $45 concession, which includes a two-course luncheon, drinks and entertainment. Ph: 02 9284 9618 or hrawards@humanrights.gov.au to order tickets.
Please see the video message from Commission President, Cathy Branson, at: www.youtube.com/user/AustralianHRC
Media contact: Louise McDermott (02) 9284 9851 or 0419 258 597.
2009 Human Rights Awards Shortlists
These shortlisted entries are not listed in any order of preference. Please note there are no shortlists for the Human Rights Medal or the Young People’s Human Rights Medal.
Print Media
Ticking boxes: Part I and II
National Indigenous Times
Revealed: Australia’s suicide epidemic
Ruth Pollard
The Sydney Morning Herald
Our schools for scandal
Sushi Das
The Age
Dying to be heard
Ruth Pollard
The Sydney Morning Herald
Diversity, Difference and Diagnosis (D3) - series
Copeland Publishing - ‘Child’ Magazines
Television Award
Going back to Lajamanu
Debbie Whitmont, Michael Doyle, Kate Wild, Anne Connolly
Four Corners, ABC Television
Who killed Mr Ward?
Liz Jackson, Janine Cohen, Kate Wild
Four Corners, ABC Television
Kids’ Business
People Pictures
My name is Jack
Helen Grasswill, Renata Gombac, Ian Harley, Quentin Davis, John Gunn
Australian Story, ABC Television
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome: Part 1 and 2
Suzanne Smith, Tony Jones, Brett Evans, John Bruce
Lateline, ABC Television
Radio Award
Holding Our Tongues
Lorena Allam
Hindsight, ABC Radio National
Dementia and Anti-Psychotics: medication or management?
Natasha Mitchell and Anita Barraud
All in the Mind, ABC Radio National
Losing Erin
Kirsti Melville
360°, ABC Radio National
A Sense of Duty
Heather Stewart
360°, ABC Radio National
Crisis for Children
Ian Townsend
Background Briefing, ABC Radio National
Community Award (Individual)
Ivan-Tiwu Copley
Kate Locke
Ikebal Adam Patel
Doreen Green
Joan Dicka
Community Award (Organisation)
GetUp! Action for Australia
Accessible Arts
The Human Rights Law Resource Centre
ACON
Centre for Multicultural Youth
Literature Non-Fiction Award
The Native Title Market
David Ritter
Black Politics: Inside the complexity of Aboriginal political culture
Sarah Maddison
Culture is… Australian Stories Across Cultures: An Anthology
Anne - Marie Smith (Editor)
The Multicultural Writers Association of Australia
Blind Conscience
Margot O’Neill
Navigating Teenage Depression: A guide for parents and professionals
Gordon Parker and Kerrie Eyers
