Call for Entries: Walkley Awards 2021

Entries recently opened for the Walkley Awards 2021 for Excellence in Journalism.

Stories published or broadcast from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 are eligible for this year’s Awards.

Here are the Television / Video Journalism categories, recognising journalism primarily produced in video formats, for television, film and digital platforms.

News reporting:
This category recognises the skill of producing quality news journalism in television and video formats under deadline pressure. The emphasis of this award is on solid, gripping reporting, clarity of message and outstanding individual or team efforts in covering a developing news story. In particular, the judges will reward work demonstrating accuracy, immediacy, incisiveness, public impact, and storytelling ability. Entries in this category may be a single news report or no more than three related reports on the same subject from any program, i.e. news, current affairs or online.

Current Affairs Short (less than 20 minutes):
Recognising current affairs and analysis of unfolding news events and interviews in short formats. Reports will be judged on originality, newsworthiness, public benefit, courage, and impact as well as production expertise and writing. Entries in this category may be a single story or no more than three related reports on the same subject.

Current Affairs Long (more than 20 minutes):
This category will recognise excellence in long-form current affairs, including interviews, highlighting research, storytelling, investigative journalism and analysis as well as impact. Documentary programs are not eligible to enter the television current affairs category. Entries in this category must be a single story.

Camerawork:
This award recognises excellence in camerawork in Australian news, current affairs, and documentary as well as videography and photo films in digital formats, representing the highest standards of the craft. Entrants can choose to submit a single piece of footage or up to three pieces of work showcasing a body of work.

There are are other categories including Gold Walkley, Outstanding Contribution to Journalism and a number of All Media categories.

Entries close August 31, 2021.

You can apply here.