The short-list is in for the NEMBC Awards.
National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council CEO Russell Anderson said, “The 18 short-listed award nominees will have their opportunity to attend the awards show at the NEMBC Gala Dinner during the annual convention in Canberra on Saturday evening the 25th November – We wish all nominees the best of luck!”
The Award short list finalists are:
Innovative Program of the Year
- Brasil Central – 2BAY 99.9 FM (NSW)
- AFL Multicultural Project – 3ZZZ 92.3 FM (VIC)
- El Deportivo de la 3ZZZ – 3ZZZ 92.3 FM (VIC)
- Shanidaa Saadaya – 3ZZZ 92.3 FM (VIC)
- Coverage of the Australian Sikh Games 2017 – 4EB 98.1 FM (QLD)
Station of the Year
- 3ZZZ 92.3 FM – Multiple Languages, (VIC)
- Radio 4EB 98.1 FM – Multiple Languages, (QLD)
- 2MFM Muslim Community Radio 92.1 FM – (NSW)
Volunteer Contribution of the Year
- Maltese Language Program – Lucy Stewart, 4EB 98.1 FM (QLD)
- International students and their welfare – Saba Nabi, SBS Hindi (NSW)
- Tamil Language Program Group – Saradha Ravichandran, 4EB 98.1 FM (QLD)
Women’s Presenter of the Year
- The FOCUS Dutch program – Bep Torkington, 4EB 98.1 FM (QLD)
- Women’s Profile – Maureen Mopio, 4EB 98.1 FM (QLD)
- Women’s program, Sri Lankan Show – Pri Herath, 3MDR 97.1 FM (VIC)
- Spanish Multicultural Program, City Park Radio – Elena Chagoya, 7LTN 103.7 (TAS)
Youth Presenter of the Year
- Panorama – Dona Malaish, 3SYN 90.7 FM (VIC)
- Fresh Crew Radio, Samoan Youth program – Sarah Lio-Willie, 4EB 98.1 FM (QLD)
Key Dates:
Youth Media Conference Friday 24 November 9.00 am – 4.30 pm
Main Conference Reception Friday Evening 24 November
NEMBC Conference Saturday 25 November 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation Saturday 25 November 7.00 pm – midnight
Sunday 26 November 9.00 am – 3.00 pm NEMBC 2017 Annual General Meeting
Registration forms and details on the NEMBC website. The NEMBC also provides travel subsidies to help to help participants attend the conference: www.nembc.org.au