The United Nations Association of Australia Media Peace Awards were established in 1979, and recognise those in the media whose work highlights and champions humanitarian and social justice issues.

This year, 2009, marks the 31st anniversary of these prestigious Awards, the preeminent national Awards program for media excellence in issues of peace.

Awards are presented in five major categories:

• Best Print (News, Feature)
• Best Television (News, Current Affairs & Feature)
• Best Radio
• Best Photojournalism
• Best Online

And in five special categories:

• Promotion of Aboriginal Reconciliation
• Promotion of Multicultural Issues
• Increasing Understanding and Awareness of Children's Rights and Issues
• Promotion of Positive Images of the Older Person
• Increasing Awareness and Understanding of Women's Rights and Issues

For further information, please contact our office: office@unaavictoria.org.au

Media releases:

Media Release: UNAA Media Peace Awards 2009 'Call For Nominations'