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Entry Information
Entries are closed
Entries for the 2007 Human Rights Medal and awards closed 5 October 2007 .
2008 Awards information will be on this website in due course.
About the Awards
Since 1987, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has
recognised individuals and organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to the protection and promotion of human rights in Australia through the annual Human Rights Medal and Awards.
On the 20th anniversary of the awards, help the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission recognise and acknowledge outstanding achievements in human rights by nominating people for the 2007 Human Rights Medal or in one of seven award categories.
To be eligible, entrants must have made an outstanding contribution to the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia in AT LEAST ONE of the following areas:
- action to overcome discrimination or infringements of human rights within Australia.
- encourage greater harmony between people of different race, sex, sexuality, age or ethnic origin within Australia.
- enhance the rights of Indigenous Australians.
- promote equal opportunity for people with a disability in Australia.
- increase awareness of issues of injustice or inequality in Australia.
Category requirements
Human Rights Medal
The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia (the entrant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident).
* The entry should provide 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 specific examples of the nominee’s efforts.
Community Award – Individual
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 specific examples of the nominee’s efforts.
Community Award – Organisation
Awarded to a non-government or community-based organisation with a proven track record in the promotion and advancement of human rights in the Australian community.
* The entry should provide specific examples of the nominee’s efforts.
Arts Non-Fiction Award
Awarded for a non-fiction work (including social history, social commentary, biography or documentary) published in Australia between 6 October 2006 and 5 October 2007.
* One copy 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 6 October 2006 and 5 October 2007.
* One copy of the material (on audio tapes or CD) must accompany the entry.
Television Award
Awarded for a TV drama, news or current affairs program or documentary, broadcast in Australia between 6 October 2006 and 5 October 2007.
* One copy of the material (on video or DVD) must accompany the entry.
Print Media
Awarded for work published in Australian magazines or metropolitan or regional newspapers between 6 October 2006 and 5 October 2007.
* One copy of the material (newspaper or magazine clippings) must accompany the entry.
Judging process
A panel comprising representatives from the Commission, the government and the community will judge the Human Rights Medal, Law and Community categories. A panel comprising representatives of the Commission will judge the Arts Non-Fiction, Radio, Television and Print Media Awards. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Certificates of Commendation may be awarded at the discretion of the judging panel. A shortlist for each award category (excluding the Human Rights Medal) will be published on the Commission’s website at www.humanrights.gov.au/about/hr_awards at the completion of the judging process.
The 2007 winners will be announced at the Human Rights Medal and Awards luncheon ceremony to be held on Monday, 10 December in Sydney.
Further information
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You can also contact the Public Affairs Unit on (02) 9284 9618 or email hrawards@humanrights.gov.au if you have any queries.
HR Awards Electronic Mailing List
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