2 December 2005
2005 HUMAN RIGHTS MEDAL AND AWARD CEREMONY
ONE WEEK TO GO!
Attend the 2005 Human Rights Medal and Awards. Help the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in acknowledging the outstanding contribution of human rights heroes and quiet achievers!
The winners of the 2005 Medal and Awards will be presented at a gala luncheon ceremony in the Grand Ballroom at the Sheraton on the Park hotel in Sydney on Friday 9 December 2005 from midday to 3pm. The ceremony is a mere week away and tickets are selling fast so order yours today!
Tickets for the ceremony cost $55 per person - which includes a two-course luncheon, drinks and entertainment. Concession tickets are available to community groups, students, the unemployed and senior citizens for only $30 each.
Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Payment can be made by major credit cards, money order or by cheque. To order, download the ticket order form at http://www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards/ceremony.html or call (02) 9284 9618.
Judges have now finalised the shortlists for the 2005 Human Rights Award categories of Law, Community, Arts- Non Fiction, Print Media, Television and Radio. There is no shortlist for the Human Rights Medal, and the winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on Friday 9 December.
The shortlists are at: www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards/short_list.html
Commission President, The Hon. John von Doussa, QC will deliver the Human Rights Day address to honour International Human Rights Day (December 10) and Julie McCrossin will MC the event.
Further details are available on the Commission's website at: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards/index.html
Media contact: Paul Oliver (02) 9284 9880 or 0408 469 347
Last updated 5 December 2005.
