Rebecca Gibney to present Pride of Australia award

SKY News will broadcast the Pride of Australia National Medal Presentation next week, with the top award to presented by Rebecca Gibney.

Now in its seventh year, the ceremony is an initiative of News Limited recognising everyday Australians for Outstanding Bravery, Community Spirit, Child of Courage, Environment, Inspiration, Young Leader, Care and Compassion, Courage, Fair Go and Heroism.

SKY News Director of News and Programs Ian Ferguson said: “We’re delighted to be playing a part in recognising these great Australians in an event that showcases their outstanding achievements.”

Medal presenters will include Olympic swimmer Geoff Huegill, CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation Don Henry, News Limited Chairman and Chief Executive John Hartigan and Youth Off The Streets founder Father Chris Reilly. The hosts will be Rebecca and Jim Wilson and Australia’s Next Top Model 2011 winner, Montana Cox a special guest.

This year’s gala awards ceremony will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. The Pride of Australia judging panel included Mikey Robins, Katie Page from Harvey Norman, Rachael Read from Procter & Gamble and Ed Smith from News Limited.

10.00pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011.