2010 Human Rights Medals and Awards
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Medals and Awards Categories
Human Rights Medal
(sponsored by Rio Tinto)
The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners.
- The entry should provide at least one page outlining specific examples of the nominee’s efforts.
Young People’s Human Rights Medal (sponsored by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship)
The Young People’s Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who is under the age of 25 years (as of 3 July 2010) who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia.
- The entry should provide at least one page outlining specific examples of the nominee’s efforts.
Law Award (sponsored by The Law Council of Australia)
Awarded to an individual or an organisation with a proven track record in the promotion and advancement of human rights in Australia through the practice of law.
- The entry should provide at least one page outlining specific examples of the nominee’s efforts.
Community Award – Individual (sponsored by iHR Australia)
Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Award
Awarded to an individual with a proven track record in the promotion and advancement of human rights in the Australian community.
- The entry should provide at least one page outlining specific examples of the nominee’s efforts.
Community Award – Organisation
Awarded to a non-government or community-based organisationwith a proven track record in the promotion and advancement of human rights in the Australian community.
- The entry should provide at least one page outlining specific examples of the nominee’s efforts.
Literature (non-fiction) Award (sponsored by The Co-op Bookshop)
Awarded for a non-fiction work (including social history, social commentary, biography or documentary) published in Australia between 10 October 2009 and 4 October 2010.
- Three copies of the material (hard copy book or film documentary on DVD) must accompany the entry.
Radio Award
Awarded for a news or current affairs program or documentary of maximum one hour duration (either one program or a compilation of highlights), broadcast in Australia between 10 October 2009 and 4 October 2010.
- Three copies of the material (on audio tapes or CD) must accompany the entry.
Television Award (sponsored by Avant Card)
Awarded for a TV drama, news or current affairs program or documentary, broadcast in Australia between 10 October 2009 and 4 October 2010.
- Three copies of the material (on video or DVD) must accompany the entry.
Print Media Award (sponsored by Vibe Australia)
Awarded for work published in Australian magazines or metropolitan or regional newspapers between 10 October 2009 and 4 October 2010.
- Three copies of the material (newspaper or magazine clippings) must accompany the entry.
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