ABC Radio Perth Mornings presenter Nadia Mitsopoulos and producer Alicia Hanson have been named the joint West Australian Journalists of the Year at the WA Media Awards. The award was for their and Seven News’ Geoff Parry‘s reporting on the collapse of Perth builder Nicheliving, with the judges saying:
“Their tenacious and courageous reporting held powerful figures to account, prompted government intervention and the suspension of the company’s licence, ultimately leading to legislative change.
Their investigations and compelling use of their respective mediums achieved tangible outcomes and exemplified journalism in the public interest.”
Altogether ABC teams and journalists won 10 awards:
ALL MEDIA
Culture and Arts Report
Gianfranco Di Giovanni and Angus Mackintosh, ABC, “Interactive Art and Games”
Legal Affairs Report
Mya Kordic and Esse Deves, ABC, “State’s Most Vulnerable Child”
New Journalist or Cadet
Andrew Williams, ABC
Regional & Community — Three News Stories/Features
Erin Parke, ABC, “Missing Men”
Science and Environmental Report
Rhiannon Shine, ABC, “Rock Study Revelations”
Social Equity Report
Dunja Karagic and Mya Kordic, ABC, “Inside the Classes Where Violent Men Work to Change Their Behaviour”
PHOTOGRAPHY
Feature Photograph / Photographic Essay
Cason Ho, ABC, “Weaponising the State”
RADIO/AUDIO JOURNALISM
Audio News Story
Alicia Hanson and Nadia Mitsopoulos, ABC, “Niche Nightmare Over: Hundreds Can Finally Finish Homes”
MULTIMEDIA
Multimedia Feature
Charmayne Allison and Xavier Martin, ABC, “The Pintupi Nine”
West Australian Journalist of the Year
Alicia Hanson & Nadia Mistopoulos, ABC, “Niche Nightmare Over”
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)
Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) too celebrated three of its team members recognised at the WA Footy Media Guild Awards.
Mark Duffield received the Dennis Cometti Award for Excellence Over a Career, a tribute to his decades of dedication, influence and understanding of football journalism and the sport in Western Australia.
Kris Klifunis was recognised with the Best Off-Air Performer Award, which celebrates the vital contributions of those working behind the scenes. Kris is SEN WA’s Breakfast Producer (working with Adam Simpson, Tim Gossage and Scott Cummings) ensuring SEN’s content remained the highest quality throughout the season, and an indispensable part of the team.
Adam Simpson was awarded the Tracey Lewis Emerging Media Talent Award, which recognises the best new talent in football media. This honour is reserved for individuals who have been working in mainstream football media for less than three years. Adam joined the SEN WA team this year and has brought fresh perspective to the show and coverage.
Former West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson, now with SEN WA (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos)
SEN CEO, Craig Hutchison, congratulated the winners, saying:
“We’re incredibly proud of Mark, Kris and Adam for their achievements at the WA Footy Media Guild Awards. These honours reflect not only their talent and commitment but also the strength of SEN’s presence in Western Australia. Our team continues to set the benchmark for quality football coverage, and these awards are a testament to that.”
Main image the ABC WA team at the WA Media awards.