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24 August 2006 2006 National Sports Media Awards—nominations now open Nominations open tomorrow for the 2006 Australian Sports Commission Media Awards—the only awards dedicated solely to the coverage of sport. The Australian Sports Commission Media Awards are open to all journalists and broadcasters whose work appeared in the Australian media between 1 October 2005 and 30 September 2006. Now in its fifth year, the ASC Media Awards focus on analytical, insightful reporting in the presentation of sport and sporting issues by journalists, broadcasters and photographers. Australian Sports Commission CEO Mark Peters says the last 12 months have highlighted the important role media play in covering sport and issues in sport. ‘Australian media have brought the most defining moments, crucial issues and controversial incidents in sport, including the successes and dramas of this year’s Melbourne Commonwealth Games and the rise of Australian football culminating in the Socceroos wonderful World Cup performance,’ Mr Peters said. ‘While Australian media convey the passion, controversy, achievement and drama of sport, they also highlight key moments and issues that often dominate conversation and shape public opinion.’ ‘The ASC Media Awards complements the work of the ASC in its leadership role in the development and operation of the Australian sports system at all levels—grass-roots and community through to elite.’ Last year’s ASC Media Awards highlighted the quality of sports journalism and photography in Australia. Amongst the significant awards was the Best Reporting of an Issue in Australian Sport won by Inside Sport’s Neil Jameson. Also recognised for his significant contribution to the coverage of tennis was Alan Trengove who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. The categories for the 2006 Australian Sports Commission Media Awards: 1 Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Sports Journalism 2 Best Reporting of an Issue in Australian Sport 3 Best Contribution to the Coverage of Sport – by an Organisation 4 Best Commitment to the Coverage of a Sport – by an Individual 5 Best Profiling of an Athlete, Team or Coach 6 Best Sports Journalism from Rural, Regional or Suburban Media 7 Best Journalism on Community Sport 8 Best Journalism on Australian Sports Commission-related Programs 9 Best Sports Photography Nominations close on Friday 6 October 2006, with winners announced at the presentation dinner at Sydney’s Doltone House on Wednesday 29 November 2006. For more information and to print an application form for the Australian Sports Commission Media Awards go to www.ausport.gov.au/media/awards Contact: Simon Langford, ASC Media Manager, 02 6214 1298 |
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