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2005 OPSO Media Awards Click here to open/download a PDF file listing all of the winners and finalists in the 2005 OPSO Media Awards and 2005 OPSO People’s Choice Media Awards (695Kb). Queensland Awards • National Awards • People's Choice Awards |
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Queensland – Daily newspapers Winner: John Hay, ‘Why I was a walking time bomb’, Sunday Extra – The Sunday Mail Judges’ comments: Written with a balance of humour and concern, this article has a message for all ages. Runner-up: Karen Cooley, ‘Mature jobs an age-old myth’, The Courier-Mail Finalists: John Andersen, ‘As tough as they come’, Townsville Bulletin Jenny Rogers, ‘Endless summers for silver surfers’, Gold Coast Bulletin Danny Mortison, ‘Alex chugs to a grinding halt’, Townsville Bulletin |
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Queensland – Regional and bi-weekly newspapers Winner: Tracey Bange, ‘Thrill-seeking granny’, Herbert River Express Judges’ comments: Tracey Bange is a consistently good regional journalist who takes care to give depth and colour to her work. Well done again this year. Runner-up: Brooke Falvey, ‘Still going strong’, Westside News – Quest Finalists: Ashley Walmsley, ‘Many memories of Bowen salted away’, North Queensland Register Tracey Bange, ‘Alf heads home’, Herbert River Express. |
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Queensland – Radio news, interviews and current affairs Winner: ‘Conversations’ – Kelly Riordan, Steve Austin, Amy Cass – ABC Local Radio, Queensland One judge’s comment: Conversations is, to me, compulsory listening. A wonderful example of first-class, professional journalism . . . the questions asked are the questions I want answered. The fact that Conversations goes for just under an hour means that there is time to get to know the guest, time to learn and time to understand . . . this is a most worthy winner! Runner-up: 91.7 ABC Coast FM Finalists: 90.3 & 95.3 ABC Coast FM |
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Queensland – Television news and public affairs Winner: Samille Muirhead, ‘Maleny protester’, Seven Sunshine Coast Judges’ comments: A feisty piece of journalism, tight and well edited that effectively involves the viewer to show that we are never too old to fight for what we passionately believe. Runner-up: Brad McEwan, ‘Hero Gran’, Channel Ten News Finalists: Amanda McLeay (journalist), Linden Hill (camera), ‘Dementia’, Channel Ten News Amanda McLeay (journalist), Martin Craik (camera), ‘Oldercise’, Channel Ten News |
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Queensland – Print media photography Winner: Sally Walker-Brown, ‘No voice so we make signs’, published in the Redland Times Judges’ comments: This photo shows older people being politically active – the issue here was not relevant. Runner-up: Evan Morgan, ‘Calling the cows’, published in the Townsville Bulletin Finalists: John Houldsworth, ‘Cracker Jack’ published in The Tweed Daily News |
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Queensland – Senior-specific newsletters Winner – 1: Sixty & Better Barcaldine – Jean Williams, Dell Aylett and Stuart Scott – ‘Garden City News’ Judges’ comments: Barcaldine newsletter . . . those responsible for this newsletter are to be congratulated for their innovative use of coloured photographs in such a low-budget newsletter, and on a range of content that should suit all their readers. Winner – 2: Burdekin Community Association – Robert Lesca, Margaret Delatore – Seniors Support Group ‘Round-a-Bout for Seniors’ Judges’ comments: Round-a-bout is a consistent winner that provides a country town with all the information it needs. Its producers have worked hard to get the support of business in order to give them the money to ensure their town is well informed. A good creative piece of work. Runner-up: Acacia Ridge 60 & Better, Judi Donnelly, ‘Acacia Ridge 60 & Better Program Newsletter’ Finalist: SkyLarkers 60 & Better – Joyce Smith, Paul Buchanan, Annette Hamilton, Margaret Redsell (coordinator) – ‘SkyLarkers 60 & Better Program’ Special commendation (for innovation): Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better – Shane Proctor & Richard Croker – ‘Newstalk Audio Magazine’ (Newstalk Audio Magazine is a community project that has its beginnings in the request by a vision-impaired woman who wanted to be able to ‘hear’ what was happening in the community. The idea for the project was taken up by Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better Program and has had an amazing response from the community with volunteers narrating, producing and distributing the CDs. They now have 75 subscribers.) Judges’ comments: This CD is an innovative response to a need and is very well done – a professional production from volunteers aged from 19 to 84 years. |
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Queensland – Advertising Special commendation – 1: DTB! – Michael Molloy, Suzie Thomson, Amy Rawson; client – Naomi Roberts, SunnyCove; media strategy – Starcom, Kirsty Humphrys; “SunnyCove” Judges’ comments: This is a great photo – very appealing. Special commendation – 2: RDCOTA, Susan Russell, Queensland Senior Citizens’ Week Redlands Program Judges’ comments: This is a special commendation because it doesn’t actually fit standard ‘advertising’ criteria. However, if newspapers are serious about acknowledging older people as an active part of the community, they should be prepared to do what the seniorlifestyle – Redlands has done each year, and that is provide a vehicle for informing older people of what is on in their great week of celebration. |
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inter-generational journalism Winner: Mellissa Case, Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum; Mat Ovenden, The Observer; Ergon Energy, and the students of Tannum Sands State High School – ‘Our priceless past’, The Observer, Gladstone Judges’ comments: This is a wonderful initiative in which, each year, the Gladstone Observer involves students from a local school. The students become journalists and cover the lives of some of the senior citizens, while the newspaper backs their efforts with a excellently produced magazine. The photography is also to be commended. Runner-up: Jodie Richter, ‘Grandpa’, Albert & Logan News Finalists: Brad McEwan, ‘Hero Gran’, Channel Ten News Amanda McLeay (journalist), Linden Hill (camera), ‘Dementia’, Channel Ten News Sally Walker-Brown, ‘Devotion to Anzac’, Bayside Bulletin
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National – Metropolitan daily and Sunday newspapers Winner: Paola Totaro, ‘A friend to those in need’, The Sydney Morning Herald Judges’ comments: A clear winner, and not just because of the inspirational subject matter. The writer presents an objective view of her subject, yet somehow enthuses the reader with the passion that drives him. As in another entry, the message that age is no barrier to achievement is not directly stated, and again does not need to be. Runner-up: Jill Margo, ‘Breaking the age barrier unlocks the creative urge’, The Australian Financial Review Finalists: Liz Minchin, ‘Picking up the wrecked pieces’, The Sunday Age John Hay, ‘Why I was a walking time bomb’, Sunday Extra – The Sunday Mail Margaretta Pos, ‘Behind the beret and brush’, The Mercury |
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National – Regional and suburban newspapers – weekly, bi-weekly and daily Winner: John Andersen, ‘As tough as they come’, Townsville Bulletin Judges’ comments: There was an exceptionally high standard this year in this category, and John Anderson’s piece is a colourful, well focused profile that brings to life on paper the typical unbroken spirit of the Australian bushy. Runner-up: Ann Marie Angebrandt, ‘Job market a grey area’, Star News Group Finalists: Ian Paterson, ‘It’s Leon to the rescue’, The Land, Rural Press Ltd Jenny Rogers, ‘Endless summers for silver surfers’, Gold Coast Bulletin Zoe Satherley, ‘108 today’, The Northern Star. The National Daily and Regional Newspapers categories displayed a large range of topics, ranging from colourful profiles of seniors making important contributions to the community to in-depth coverage of issues. Some of these showed particularly sound research and gave life to the work by adding descriptions of the impact of the issue on individuals. |
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National – Agazine articles Winner: Beverley Hadgraft, ‘They’re all running for their lives’, Take 5 Judges’ comments: Overall we were moved by the four mini-profiles which showed the light and shade of the four subjects. Runner-up: Wyn Woods, edited by Louise Goldsbury, ‘Gypsy Rover’, Get Up & Go Finalists: Kaye Healey, ‘Finding love after 60’, 50 Something Kaye Healey, ‘Retiring women – preparing for a major change’, 50 Something Designated magazines from organisations, as well as general and specific audience magazines, were entered into our new magazine section this year. Nominations were judged on their standard of journalism and their ability to meet the needs of their particular audience. It is not enough to just give information: the skills of a well-trained journalist need to be applied to magazine writing no matter what the market. These entrants are to be congratulated on their work. |
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National – Television news, current affairs and interviews under 5 mins Winner: Samille Muirhead, ‘Maleny protester’, Seven Local News, Maroochydore Judges’ comments: A feisty piece of journalism, tight and well edited, that effectively involves the viewer to show that we are never too old to fight for what we passionately believe. Runner-up: Kelly Williams, ‘Seniors exercise’, GWN (Golden West Network) Finalists: Brad McEwan, ‘Hero Gran’, Channel Ten News Amanda McLeay (journalist), Martin Craik (camera), ‘Oldercise’, Channel Ten News |
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National – Television current affairs, documentaries and interviews over 5 mins Winner: Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, Enough Rope with Andrew Denton featuring Peter Cundall’, ABC-TV Judges’ comments: Denton has the ability to draw information and emotion from the core of his subjects, yet keeps his interviews tight and focused and, above all, great entertainment. Runner-up: Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, Enough Rope with Andrew Denton featuring Jack Thompson’, ABC-TV Finalists: Charles Wooley (reporter), Nick Greenaway (producer), Mick Morris (cameraman), Glenn Fitzpatrick (sound recordist), Judy Norgate (editor), ‘The Sundowners’, 60 Minutes, Nine Network Wendy Page, Quentin Davis, Ross Byrne, Ian Harley, ‘Of droughts and flooding rains’, Australian Story, ABC-TV Tim Lee, Michael Barnett (camera), Jonathon Lee (sound), Kenny Greenhill (editor), ‘Dream weavers’, Landline, ABC-TV Encouragement award: Zoe Dennstein, Ken Harris (artist & host), Kris Anderson (director & editor), Guy North (camera), Jeffrey Michaud (floor manager), Simone Kovago (assistant director), Kellie Pearson (production manager), Michael Steere (technical director), Derek Lancashire (CEO) (honourable mention), ‘Master class in oils with Ken Harris’, Briz 31 Community Television Judges’ comments: We felt that Briz 31 deserved a special commendation award for its work in meeting the learning needs of this mature market. |
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National – Photography Winner: Neale Duckworth, ‘The new teenagers – the fiftysomethings who forgot to have a midlife crisis’, Sunday Life in The Sun Herald and The Sunday Age Judges’ comments: This photo has everything – it is a technically and artistically good photo, but the words say it all – there is only one word for the man on this cover of Sunday Life: cool. By photographing skydiver Eric Meachem, 63, doing what he loves, Neale Duckworth has perfectly summed up the ‘new’ fiftysomething teenagers: a generation that refuses to be limited by age and inspires more to follow. Runner-up – 1: Nic Ellis, ‘Golf at dawn’, The West Australian Runner-up – 2: Martin Jacka, ‘Looking towards the Masters Games’, Looking Forward – The Advertiser Finalists: Daniel Wilkins, ‘Still riding high’, Mandurah Coastal Times Astrid Volzke, ‘Burns beach babes’, The West Australian The photography entries this year are particularly to be commended. This category drew a huge number of entries, most of which were of high standard. OPSO intends to exhibit these in various ways, not only to promote the awards, but also to give the community the opportunity to view your excellent work. Next year we shall have two categories, one for portraits, and the other for general photography. |
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National – Radio – city and regional news, current affairs and interviews Winner: Conversations – Kelly Riordan, Steve Austin, Amy Cass – ‘Conversations’, ABC Local Radio, Queensland One judge’s comment: Conversations is, to me, compulsory listening. A wonderful example of first-class, professional journalism . . . the questions asked are the questions I want answered. The fact that Conversations goes for just under an hour means that there is time to get to know the guest, time to learn and time to understand . . . this is a most worthy winner! Runner-up: Christian Horgan & Rosemary Greenham, ‘Milton Forstat: growing older – but not old’, Afternoons, 720 ABC Perth Finalist: Margot Foster (executive producer), ‘Country viewpoint’, ABC Radio National |
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National – Advertising Winner: The Australian Women’s Weekly – Deborah Thomas, Jane de Teliga, Natasha Chadwick; ACP Key Accounts – Sev Celik, Cameron Curtis; OMD – Tara Salo, Dan MacKinder, Simon Davies; Client – Beiersdorf – Clynton Bartholomeusz, Julia Braun, Pia Bracher; Photographer – Graham Shearer; ‘A photographic portfolio of Australian women from 1 to 100 years’, Deborah Thomas (editorial director), Jane De Teliga (executive style director), Natasha Chadwick (national advertising manager), Sev Celik (group advertising director, ACP Key Accounts), Cameron Curtis (group account manager, ACP Key Accounts) Judges’ comments: There are those who still believe that advertising makes you buy things you don’t want. Great advertising grabs your attention and involves you. So it is with this Women’s Weekly/Nivea advertisement. Wonderful photography . . . pictures that tell a story . . . Nivea reinforcing its purpose . . . no hard sell, no gimmicks . . . involving and rewarding. Congratulations to all concerned. Runner-up – 1: Trout Creative Thinking – Belinda Schiavello, Melissa Healy, Gavin Pitcher, Carlos Alcaide; Client: Reece – Simon Duggan (retail marketing manager), ‘The playroom’ Runner-up 2: DDB Needham Agency – Garry Horner (creative director), Charlie Cook (copywriter), Josh Stewart (business director); Client: Continental Cup-a-Soup – Lucy Turnbull (brand manager), Greg Wood (marketing assistant); Kama Sutra ad for Cup-a-Sou
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National – Senior-specific print media – articles Winner – 1: David Cole, ‘John Coombs: A wharfie’s seachange’, seniorlifestlye ACT & Midstate Judges’ comments: A well-written piece about a colourful character. Cole uses language well to paint an interesting word picture. A good read. Winner – 2: Debbie White, ‘Sailing on the wind for 82 years’, seniorlifestyle Bayside Judges’ comments: Debbie White writes with sound focus, clarity and colour. Her use of language – strong verbs – and great images place her among the best in any print category. Runner-up: Gary Losh, ‘How would you have handled it?’, The Australian Senior Finalist: John Burls, ‘Retirement one big, glorious performance’, The Australian Senior |
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National – Senior-specific print media – newspapers Winner – 1: The Australian Senior, editor Cheryl Field Winner – 2: seniorlifestyle – Bayside, editor Brian Hurst Judges’ comments: These are two very different newspapers, The Australian Senior ambitiously meets national needs with some excellent examples of good journalism while seniorlifestyle from Redlands is a good example of modern layout and readability, as well as fine writing to a local audience. Runner-up – special commendation: Inspiring People 50 PLUS, editor Lana Best Finalists: seniorlifestyle – ACT & Midstate, editor Ian Wolfe seniorlifestyle – Southern Highlands & MacArthur, Jo Boole Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper, editors Greg & Cheril Kane The Seniors newspapers are to be commended for the interest most are showing in modern layout. Some of their work is excellent. Unhappily there are still some who consider squashing as much material in as possible will attract their readers. This is not so ... nothing will turn readers away more than old-fashioned sheets of grey, with no balance of white and black. Readability should be a top priority. |
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National – Intergenerational journalism – print Winner: Mellissa Case, Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum; Mat Ovenden, The Observer, Ergon Energy and the students of Tannum Sands State High School, ‘Our priceless past’, The Observer Judges’ comments: A wonderful initiative in which, each year, the Gladstone Observer involves students from a local school. The students become journalists and cover the lives of some of the senior citizens, while the newspaper backs their efforts with a excellently produced magazine. The photography is also to be commended. Runner-up: Lana Best, Emily Bryan, Bret Salinger, ‘The plight of grandparents’, Inspiring people Fifty Plus, The Examiner Finalists: Margaretta Pos, ‘Getting on with offspring’, The Saturday Mercury Nathan Evans, ‘Struggle to survive’, Sunshine Coast Sunday
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National – Intergenerational journalism – electronic Winner: Tim Lee, Michael Barnett (camera), Jonathon Lee (sound), Kenny Greenhill (editor) , ‘Dream weavers’, Landline, ABC-TV Judges’ comments: The story of the 93-year-old who established Creswick Woollen Mills and still directs this Australian company today, decades after its competitors have fallen by the wayside, is absolutely remarkable by itself. Add a mature grandson learning at his side and looking to the future, and you have a clear inter-generational winner! Of course, the writing, production and presentation leave little to be desired. Runner-up: Amanda McLeay (journalist), Linden Hill (camera), ‘Dementia’, Channel Ten News Finalist: Brad McEwan, ‘Hero Gran’, Channel Ten News Jamie Rule & Helen Wright (news producer), ‘Newspaper’, Channel Ten News |
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National – Intergenerational journalism – photography Winner – 1: Glenn Campbell, ‘Give our children a chance, Wadeye Elder Theodora Narndu’, The Age Winner – 2: Jodie Richter, ‘Foster family’, The Canberra Times Judges’ comments: It was a comparison of these two photos that caught the eye. Caring for all. There is not one unhappy face. Runner-up: Paul McGovern, ‘Anzac memories’, Post Newspapers Finalists: Jodie Richter, ‘Grandpa’, Albert & Logan News
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People’s Choice – Advertising Winner: Trout Creative Thinking – Belinda Schiavello, Melissa Healy, Gavin Pitcher, Carlos Alcaide; Client: Reece – Simon Duggan (retail marketing manager), ‘The playroom’ Nominator: James Green, Queensland Comments: Fun, bubbles and ‘young-at-heart’ spirit are positive traits highlighted by this Reece plumbing ad. Using humour, it tastefully portrays elderly love and affection – helping audiences to break down stereotypes about older couples. Statistically, older people are better at achieving ‘marital bliss’ and I think this ad portrays this fact. |
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People’s Choice – Television Winner: NBN 3 Newcastle, Todd Nardi (reporter), ‘Laraine Dunn receives a National Fitness Industry Lifetime Achievement Award’ Nominator: Kath Harris, NSW Comments: Laraine Dunn is an amazing and inspiring individual who brings out the best in everyone regardless of their age or capabilities. She strives to empower older people to be as well and healthy as they can be, to challenge their thinking and to positively embrace older age. |
 Laraine Dunn, Kath Harris, Todd Nardi and Julie Bishop |
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People’s Choice – Photography Winner: Joe Armao, ‘Zoe Hogg and a rescued penguin’ Nominator: Christine Heath, Victoria Comments: A beautiful heart-warming picture of an ‘older’ volunteer – | |
