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MEDIA RELEASE
STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 10.30PM, August 10, 2012
FAIRFAX SCOOPS THE POOL AT INAUGURAL KENNEDY AWARDS
FAIRFAX journalists have scooped the pool of major honours in the inaugural Kennedy Awards for Excellence in NSW Journalism.
The awards were held at the Four Seasons Hotel last night, on the first anniversary of the death of
legendary crime reporter Les Kennedy, who worked at the Sydney Morning Herald and the Sun-‐Herald until his death.
The Fairfax Media winners were:
Outstanding News Photo, sponsored by Destination NSW
Jacky Ghossein, The Sydney Morning Herald
The judges described Jacky’s entry as “a world class image worthy of a grand award.” The frame is forceful and yet tender. Perfect lighting and crisp composition are complimented by a simple message of sorrow which sombrely leads the emotional storyline. According to one judge ...many photographers have traversed Africa and failed to scale these heights.” Outstanding Portrait Tamara Dean, The Sydney Morning Herald The Judges said Tamara’s skilfully constructed and delicately detailed portrait is a delight to consume. Perfectly arranged and masterfully lit, a beautiful example of shooting what one sees, perfectly -‐ in a creation of classical portrait photography. Outstanding Online Video
Alex Ellinghausen, The Sydney Morning Herald
Most Outstanding Columnist, the Peter Ruehl Award
Heath Aston, The Sun-‐Herald
Heath Aston was praised by the judges for his witty and hard-‐hitting columns ranging from report cards for NSW ministers to smoking ban exemptions for high-‐roller gamblers. He’s a dedicated fan of
Peter Ruehl and he’s starting to write like him. We can think of no higher accolade than this award.
Outstanding Online News Breaking
Paul Bibby, The Sydney Morning Herald
The judges praised Paul Bibby for his patience, sticking it out in court long after most other journos had left – and gaining a crucial advantage when the court made its shock decision setting Jeffrey Gilham free. With backgrounders ready to go, the paper was well placed to start running coverage -‐ even more so when Bibby tracked-‐down the celebrating family down -‐ and he even nabbed himself a photo byline for the image of Gilham with champagne glass in hand.
Outstanding Court Reporting
Paul Bibby, The Sydney Morning Herald
On what began as an even playing field Paul blitzed his opposition in breaking the dramatic collapse
of the prosecution case against Jeffrey Gilham in the court of appeal. The judges commended Paul for his tenacity in remaining in court to get the scoop, break it online and write the front page story accompanied by an exclusive photo. His dominance of this big story continued online with his video
report on the Gilham family’s celebration at a city hotel.
Scoop of the Year
Kate McClymont, The Sydney Morning Herald
39 The judges found all entries in this category to be outstanding examples of gutsy – in your face journalism -‐ making a real difference/ Kate McClymont’s has been tireless in uncovering alleged fraud within the Health Services Union and this full blooded scoop on alleged credit card abuse by CRAIG THOMPSON and MICHAEL WILLIAMSON ticked all the boxes. Most Outstanding Illustration
John Shakespeare, The Sydney Morning Herald
Most Outstanding Investigative Reporting
Kate McClymont, The Sydney Morning Herald
P&O Cruises New South Wales Journalist of the Year
Kate McClymont, The Sydney Morning Herald
The judges said Kate McClymont's powerful body of work puts her at the forefront of investigative journalism in this country..that her work is proof that great journalism will always have an audience and a value in the fast-‐changing world of ubiquitous information.” In a star-‐studded field of media heavyweights, Kate McClymont’s prolific portfolio has been thoroughly forensic and fearless -‐ shining a light wherever she digs -‐ while always true to her profession in the pursuit of truth.
Media Enquiries REBECCA RICHARDSON 0413 130 400 [email protected]
www.kennedyawards.com.au
See below for a full list of the winners
Most Outstanding Regional Reporting - the Paul Lockyer Award
The Daily Advertiser, Wagga Wagga
Most Outstanding Crime Reporting
Yoni Bashan, The Sunday Telegraph
Racing Writer of the Year, sponsored by the Australian Turf Club
Phil Rothfield, The Daily Telegraph
Outstanding Radio Reporting - the Sean Flannery Award
Catherine Clifford, ABC Tamworth
Outstanding Radio Current Affairs
Ray Hadley, 2GB
Outstanding News Photo, sponsored by Destination NSW
Jacky Ghossein, The Sydney Morning Herald
Outstanding Portrait Tamara Dean, The Sydney Morning Herald Outstanding Online Photographic Essay, also sponsored by Destination NSW Mike Bowers, The Global Mail Outstanding Online Video
Alex Ellinghausen, The Sydney Morning Herald
Outstanding Online Blog
Wes Hardman, Ninemsn
Outstanding Team Player, the Cliff Neville Award
James Hamilton, Today Tonight, Seven Network
Outstanding Mentor
Claudia Taranto, ABC
Outstanding Sport Reporting, sponsored by the Seven Network
Quentin McDermott, ABC Four Corners
Young Journalist of the Year
Rosie Squires, The Sunday Telegraph
Outstanding Coverage of Indigenous Affairs, sponsored by Coles
Caro Meldrum-Hanna, ABC 7.30
Outstanding Television Camera Coverage, the Gary Ticehurst Award
Paul "Bowie" Bousfield, Nine Network
Outstanding Television News Reporting, sponsored by Network TEN
Paul Kadak, Seven Network
Outstanding Television Current Affairs
Quentin McDermott, ABC Four Corners
Most Outstanding Columnist, the Peter Ruehl Award
Heath Aston, The Sun-Herald
Outstanding Finance Reporting, sponsored by Sky News Australia
Vanda Carson, The Daily Telegraph
Outstanding Online News Breaking
Paul Bibby, The Sydney Morning Herald
Outstanding Court Reporting
Paul Bibby, The Sydney Morning Herald
Scoop of the Year
Kate McClymont, The Sydney Morning Herald
Most Outstanding Illustration
John Shakespeare, The Sydney Morning Herald
Splash of the Year
Jonathan Marshall and Neil Breen, The Sunday Telegraph
Most Outstanding Investigative Reporting
Kate McClymont, The Sydney Morning Herald
Most Outstanding Newspaper Feature
Mark Whittaker, The Good Weekend, SMH