All Media
The all media awards recognise all forms of media, including photography, print news and features, radio and television news and documentaries, online publications and/or a collaborative effort by a group of journalists or a media organisation.
- Best Artwork or Cartoon
Judges will be looking for illustrations or photo illustrations, graphics or cartoons displaying creativity, innovation and style, combined with artistic technique. The piece entered may have been created in a limited time in relation to deadlines, usually for a news section, publication or broadcast, or for feature stories or sections for which an appropriate amount of time has been allowed. The time frame allowed to create the entries should be specified in the 200 word supporting statement. Up to three pieces may be submitted. - Commentary, Analysis, Opinion & Critique
This category is open to those journalists involved in comment and analysis and include leader writers, reviewers, and opinion columnists covering arts, sport, business or politics. Entrants should submit three samples, not necessarily related, to be judged as indicative of their work. Up to three pieces may be submitted. - Best Community Journalist
This category is open only to journalists working in the suburban media and recognises their role in reporting on and informing their local communities. Requires three stories. - Best Rural/Regional Journalist
This category is open only to journalists working in the regional media and recognises their role in reporting on and informing their local communities. The resources available to the entrant in creating the work should be specified in the 200 word supporting statement. Requires three stories.
- Best Coverage of Social Equity Affairs
This award recognises media reporting which addresses issues relating to social and economic equality, human rights and participatory democracy. In addition to the general judging guidelines, judges will have special regard for the public impact and/or benefit of the journalism and also to the size, resources and location of the medium. Up to three pieces may be submitted.
- Best Coverage of Sport
Covering both print and electronic media, this category recognises the contribution of journalists and photographers covering sporting events and issues. Entrants should submit their best coverage of a sport, an event or an issue. Up to three pieces may be submitted. - Best Coverage of Youth Affairs
This category recognises positive coverage of young people and/or youth issues in South Australia. Entries will be judged on accuracy, newsworthiness, objectivity, public benefit, balance, adherence to the Alliance Code of Ethics, technical competence based on the medium in which it was published, creativity and writing excellence. This category is open to journalists of all ages. Up to three pieces may be submitted. - Best Public Relations Campaign (Government or Private)
This award recognises a government or private sector PR campaign for successfully addressing a client\'s objective within the budget allocated. Campaigns may be short or long-term in nature, and may range from public education programs to community relations, issues/crisis management, integrated marketing communication, internal communication or corporate communication. Entries must outline the campaign strategy and delivery and include at least two pieces of evidence demonstrating results (e.g. survey results, phone inquiries, measures of outcomes) in addition to media coverage obtained. The campaign should be carefully researched, planned and implemented. The campaign must have clear goals and objectives which have been benchmarked, with results measured and evaluated. Up to three pieces may be submitted. - Best Freelance Contribution
This award recognises freelance journalists, photographers & camera operators. The entry must show editorial independence, resourcefulness, originality, journalistic ability and newsworthiness as well as commitment to the Code of Ethics. Up to three pieces may be submitted. - Best Young Journalist (Silver Award)
Entrants must be aged 25 or under as at 31 December 2011 and must display creativity, research, technical skills, newsworthiness, writing flair and impact. Entries are not confined to reporting of youth issues - any media coverage may be entered in this category providing the entrant is aged 25 or under. Requires three stories. - Julie Duncan Memorial Award for Student Journalism (Silver Award)
This category is open to students of the University of South Australia\'s Journalism program. Items will have been published or broadcast as part of the Journalism program, and will reflect outstanding initiative and/or newsworthiness and technical skill, and adhere to appropriate ethical and legal standards. Finalists and winners will be selected by the University of South Australia. Final year students are entitled to a free year\'s membership of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance. Up to three pieces may be submitted.
