The Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism
Journalism Leadership – JUDGED BY THE WALKLEY ADVISORY BOARD
In recognition of outstanding acts of courage and integrity in the practice of journalism.
Past Winners: (the award ended in 2016):
1997: Stephen Rice, Sunday, Nine Network
1998: Laurie Oakes, Nine Network
1999: Brian Toohey
2000: Mike Steketee, The Australian
2001: Paul Kelly, The Australian
2002: Peter Meakin, Channel Nine
2003: Paul McGeough, The Sydney Morning Herald
2004: Les Carlyon
2005: Deborah Fleming, ABC TV
2006: Michelle Grattan, The Age and ABC Radio
2007: Eric Beecher
2008: John Hartigan, News Limited
2009: Michael McKinnon, Seven Network
2010: Kerry O’Brien, The 7.30 Report
2011: Paul Lockyer
2012: The Border Mail Team – Di Thomas, Jodie O’Sullivan, Ashley Argoon, Jack Baker, Matt Cram, Brad Worrall and Heath Harrison
2013: Gerard Ryle
2014: Bob Cronin
2015: Debi Marshall
2016: Rebecca Wilson