Nominations for the 2011 United Nations Association of Australia Media Peace Awards were invited in the following categories.
Major Award Categories:
- Best Print
- News
- Feature - Best Photojournalism
- Best Radio
- Best Television
- News
- Current Affairs (less than 20 minutes)
- Documentary (more than 20 minutes) - Best Online
Special Award Categories:
- Promotion of Aboriginal Reconciliation
- Promotion of Multicultural Issues
- Promotion of the Positive Image of the Older Person
- Increasing Awareness and Understanding of Women's Rights and Issues
- Increasing Awareness and Understanding of Children's Rights and Issues
