19 September 2008
Two weeks left to nominate for Human Rights Medal and Awards
There are only two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2008 Human Rights Medal and Awards.
The Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes said, “These are prestigious awards that are all the more impressive because of the fact that the winners are people and organisations, from all around Australia and from right next door, that have selflessly taken steps and put in effort to make Australia better and to assist our society.”
“These are often uncelebrated efforts and commitments people have made in their day-to-day lives to issues of human rights, social justice and equality,” he said.
“With only two weeks to go, we urge anyone who intends to nominate, or knows someone or an organisation that should nominate, to submit a nomination for one of these awards.”
Nominations are being accepted for the Human Rights Medal, Young People’s Human Rights Medal, and Human Rights Awards categories of Community (Individual), Community (Organisation), Law (sponsored by the Law Council of Australia), Literature (Non-fiction), Print Media, Television and Radio.
Winners will be presented with their Medals and Awards at a gala luncheon ceremony to be held on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2008, in Sydney.
Nomination forms/ information: www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards
Ph: 02 9284 9618 or hrawards@humanrights.gov.au
Nominations close: Close of business Friday, 3 October, 2008
Tickets to awards: Ph: 02 9284 9618 or hrawards@humanrights.gov.au
$65 or $40 concession
Includes two course luncheon, drinks and entertainment
Mailing list for updates: Subscribe at www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards
Media contact: Brinsley Marlay 02 9284 9656 or 0430 366 529
