Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Shortlists announced for 2010 Human Rights Awards
Shortlists have been announced for the Australian Human Rights Commission’s 2010 Human Rights Awards
Commission President Catherine Branson QC, said the shortlists were judged from more than 200 high-quality entries nominated from around Australia.
“If the shortlists are anything to go by, Australia has seen a very dedicated and active group of human rights activists this year,” Ms Branson said.
“The Australian Human Rights Commission congratulates everyone who has entered the Awards for their commitment to protecting and promoting human rights in Australia.”
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: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards/shortlist.html
Award winners will be presented with their trophies at the annual gala luncheon at the Grand Ballroom, Sheraton on the Park Hotel Sydney, on Friday 10 December 2010.
Winners of the 2010 Human Rights Medal and Young People’s Human Rights Medal will be announced on the day, which will have radio and TV personality Jane Caro as MC.
Commission President Catherine Branson will also deliver the annual Human Rights Day Oration.
Tickets to awards: Ticket prices are $80 or $50 concession, which includes a two-course luncheon and drinks. Ph: 02 9284 9618 or hrawards@humanrights.gov.au
Please see the video message from Commission President, Catherine Branson, at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmKFMaB_X44
Media contact: Louise McDermott (02) 9284 9851 or 0419 258 597.
2010 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.
Community Award (Individual)
Andrew Steiner
Helen Howells
Dr Jeffrey Chan
Nina Funnell
Vince Coulthard
Community Award (Organisation)
Accessible Arts
Colebrook Tjitji Tjuta & Blackwood Reconciliation Group (joint nomination)
GetUp!
Immigrant Women’s Support Service
Public Interest Advocacy Centre / Homeless Persons Legal Service
Law Award
Debbie Kilroy
Debbie Mortimer SC
Kingsford Legal Centre
Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA)
Professor Patrick Keyzer
Literature Non-Fiction Award
Flying with Paper Wings: Reflections on Living with Madness
by Sandy Jeffs
It's Still In My Heart, This Is My Country
by John Host with Chris Owen
Listening to Country
by Ros Moriarty
The Pacific Solution
by Susan Metcalfe
Tackling Depression at Work: A Practical Guide for Employees and Managers
by Kerrie Eyers and Gordon Parker
Print Media
First Words
by various writers (Executive Editor, Peter Kerr)
Sydney Morning Herald
The Grass Is Always Greener … Especially If You Live In Central Australia
by Chris Graham
National Indigenous Times
National Disability Insurance Scheme - series
by Stephen Lunn
The Australian
The Resource Curse
by Marcia Langton
Griffith Review
We Are All Learners Now
by Michelle Grossman
Griffith Review
Radio Award
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
aired on ‘Background Briefing’, ABC Radio National
Brian and Norm: A Love Story
‘360 Documentaries’, ABC Radio National
No Ordinary Piece of Bush: Coronation Hill
‘Hindsight’, ABC Radio National
Queensland Justice
‘Summer Series’, ABC Radio National
The Too Hard Basket
‘360 Documentaries’, ABC Radio National
Television Award
Football United: Passport to Hope
screened on Foxtel’s Bio Channel
Giving Voice
‘Message Stick’, ABC Television
Lani’s Story
SBS Television
Mum’s the Word
Australian Story’, ABC Television
The Trial
SBS Television Australia
