The Walkleys recognise excellence in journalism - from the most senior levels of the Australian media and photography, to non-fiction authors, young journalists and student journalism
The Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism
The 2009 Walkley winners have now been announced! Since 1956, the Walkley Awards have recognised the best in Australian journalism each year. Entries open in July, and close in late August or early September. The Awards comprise 34 categories spanning television, radio, print, online and photographic journalism, including the coveted Gold Walkley Award.
The Nikon-Walkley Press Photography Awards
The highest honour for Australian photojournalists. With categories for news, daily life, feature and sport photography, and special prizes for portrait and community/regional photography.
Young Australian Journalist of the Year Awards
Introduced in 2008, the Young Aussie Journalist of the Year Awards celebrate outstanding reporting by Australian journalists under 26 years of age. There are a swag of great prizes for the overall winner, and category winners named in television, radio, print, online and photography. Entries open in February and close in March. The 2009 winners were announced at a gala event on June 25, 2009.
Media Super Student Journalist Awards
Final year journalism and communications students can get the media industry to take note with these high-profile awards. Entries close each year in August, and the winner is invited to attend the Walkley Awards Gala Dinner.
Walkley Award for Best Non-Fiction Book
Recognising the increasing role long-form and literary journalism play in the Australian media, the Walkley Non-Fiction Book Award was introduced in 2005. There are two rounds for entries each year, closing in June and late August.
