The Kids in Community
Media Reporting on Youth Awards
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The Kids in Community – Media Reporting on Youth Awards acknowledge the important and powerful role of the media in influencing public opinion about young people and youth issues.
The Awards are designed to encourage the media to look beyond the sensational and report stories that more accurately reflect the positive and valued contribution that our local youth make to their communities.
The Kids in Community – Media Reporting on Youth Awards complement the annual Kids in Community Awards, which aim to elevate the image of youth by celebrating those who positively address issues affecting young people and their communities.
Categories of the Media Reporting on Youth Awards
Print Media
Best news or feature article from a Northern Rivers region newspaper, magazine or newsletter. > Map
Television/Radio
Best news or current affairs item – Northern Rivers Region Stations only > Map
Young Media
Best entry by a journalist under 25 years of age as at 31 May 2008.
Entry Criteria
- All articles must relate to young people aged 13-25 years living in the Northern Rivers region > View map
- Nomination limited to maximum of 3 stories (as a series)
- Only media stories published or broadcast in the Northern Rivers region between 1 June 2007 and 31 May 2008 are eligible.
- All media representatives are eligible to enter (ie journalists, editors, announcers, etc) however they must reside or be employed in the Northern Rivers Region Media representatives can enter their own work but all entries must be authorised by an editor, unless the journalist is a freelance contributor.
- A Passport style photo of the nominee must be provided.
- The Nominee is expected to attend the Awards night. A complimentary ticket will be provided.
Judging Process
Kids in Community Inc will coordinate an independent assessment process. A panel of Southern Cross University Media Studies postgraduate students will undertake the judging. The panel will review all entries and select a winner in each category. The winners will be announced at the Kids in Community Awards Presentation Night on 5 August 2008.
What the Judges Will Look For
The Judges will consider the following when assessing the entries:
- Fair and balanced – accurate, opportunity to reply.
- Scope and innovation – depth of research, new approach to subject, or initiative in sourcing and developing content.
- Technical competence – clear, concise, engaging, high production values.
- Creativity and originality in presentation.
- Inclusion of youth viewpoint – youth speaking for themselves
How to Enter
