WIN News reporter wins at Australian Pride In Sport Awards

WIN News Tasmania reporter Imogen Elliott (pictured right) was awarded the 2022 LGBTQ Positive Media Award at the Australian Pride In Sport Awards earlier this week.

Their award was based on reportage of Liberal Senator for Tasmania Claire Chandler’s Save Women’s Sport bill. Their coverage explored the significance of the bill for the transgender community and the implications for grassroots sport in Tasmania. Elliott’s questioning of Prime Minister on the issue attracted national attention.

“It was a fantastic, inspiring evening and all the finalists were incredible. I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me and my reporting,” Elliott said.

WIN News Tasmania News Director Alex Johnstonadded, “We’re enormously proud of Elliott and the award is thoroughly deserved. Elliott’s reporting has contributed greatly to an important national discussion on a contentious issue. Their work is always fearless but fair.”

Thank you to everyone who has congratulated me following the @PrideinSportAU awards. I am incredibly grateful for all the support. A special thanks to @LifelineAust for sponsoring the award and @WINNews_Tas for encouraging my work. pic.twitter.com/U5HTSmvVxp

— Elliott (@Elliott_IAE) April 29, 2022

Launched in 2008, the Australian Pride in Sport Awards acknowledges achievements around the inclusion of people with diverse genders and sexualities in Australian sport. The event officially recognises smaller clubs, LGBTQ community sport initiatives, coaches, role models, media outlets, and allies for their contributions to this space.