The Walkley Foundation thanks Media Super for their support of our Student Program.
Our congratulations to Lauren Day (UTS), the 2011 Media Super Student Journalist of the Year!
Judges felt that Lauren's television feature story, We are not refugees - about rising sea levels and the effects of climate change on the people of Kiribati, was an impressive piece of journalism. They said it was an excellent example of multi-skilling and initiative, as well as being well researched, nicely shot and beautifully told.
Lauren was unable to attend the 2011 Walkley Young Australian Journalist of the Year Awards in Sydney on June 21, as she is now based in Queensland with the ABC. As such, Kate Torney, ABC's director of news and current affairs, accepted the certificate on Lauren's behalf.
As part of Lauren's prize she receives an invitation to attend the 56th annual Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism, to be held in November this year. You can view a Youtube version of Lauren's winning piece below -
Our congratulations also go to the two finalists in this year's Media Super Student Journalist of the Year -
Greg Foyster, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, In Transit
Patrick Wright, UTS, Surcharge Sinners
The Walkley Foundation would also like to acknowledge and thank this year's three judges for their time and expertise:
Mark Ludlow, QLD bureau chief, The Australian Financial Review
Nick Richardson, group news editor, Leader Community Newspapers
Yalda Hakim, presenter and journalist, Dateline
This award is open to all tertiary students studying journalism and/or communications degrees who have not previously worked full-time in the media. It recognises student journalism across print, radio, television and online.
Media Alliance Federal Secretary and Walkley Foundation CEO, Christopher Warren, said the award was important for encouraging young journalists to strive for excellence.
“Today’s journalism students are the Walkley-winners of tomorrow. This award continues to attract the best student journalism in the country,” Warren said. “The initiative these students have showed is very encouraging in an industry going through so much change.”
Ross Martin, CEO of Media Super, major partner of the Walkley Student Program and Award, congratulated all entrants and said he is excited about our future journalists.
“Journalism is constantly changing and the media constantly needs people to challenge and inspire. Media Super is pleased to support young journalists and celebrate their achievements,” Martin said.
For more information, email students@alliance.org.au
