Announcing the First Nations Media Awards 2024: Call for Nominations!
We are thrilled to open the nominations for the highly anticipated First Nations Media Awards 2024. In this celebration of First Nations voices and storytelling, we invite you to participate and honour the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in First Nations media.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE - THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER 2024
MAJOR AWARDS
First Nations Outstanding Contributor Award – Organisation
The Outstanding Contributor Award is presented annually to an active media organisation who, through their work, has made a significant contribution to their organisation, community or to the development of the national First Nations media industry. Their contribution can be in one or more fields - broadcasting, production, leadership, management, training, technical innovation or other activities relating to the First Nations media industry.
Community Leadership Award – Individual
The Community Leadership Award is presented annually to an active media practitioner who, through their work, has made a significant contribution to their organisation, community or to the development of the national First Nations media industry. Their contribution can be in one or more fields - broadcasting, production, leadership, management, training, technical innovation or other activities relating to the First Nations media industry. This is to recognise the unsung heroes working in our industry. The nominee is an individual who is currently working in the First Nations media Industry.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually in recognition of lifetime achievement and dedication to the development of the national First Nations media industry. It recognises an individual who has played, or continues to play, a significant leadership and/or development role.
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Organisational Excellence Award
This Award recognises best practice in governance, leadership and organisational development. Organisations are invited to outline activities in the last year relating to governance development and training, leadership, strategic planning, community consultation and engagement, business development, fundraising or other activities that have improved organisational practices and outcomes. At least one reference from an external organisation/observer is required to validate the application and outcomes.
Best Training and Professional Development Award
This award recognises the planning and delivery of engaging, timely, appropriate training and professional development for media workers and staff. It can include formal and informal training and partnerships, provided the role of the nominating organisation is clearly outlined. It can also include professional development of a trainee or cadet.
Young Leaders Award
This award recognises a nominee under 25 years old who is making a difference in our local communities and to acknowledge, encourage and promote the positive achievements of young Indigenous Australians. This award provides an opportunity to acknowledge their tireless efforts and the impacts that showcase the recipients as a role model within the community.