Arthur Lovekin Prize in Journalism
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The Arthur Lovekin Prize in Journalism is an annual journalism
award
in Western Australia
. Named after journalist
and politician
Arthur Lovekin
, it has been awarded since 1929. It is administered by the University of Western Australia
. The winner receives $500 and, until 2010, a medal
.
The Prize “…is awarded to the writer of the contribution which, in the opinion of the examiners, is the best contribution of the year by a Western Australian journalist published in an Australian newspaper
or periodical produced, published or circulated in Western Australia.”
The prize is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at UWA and to members of the Western Australian branch of the Australian Journalists' Association section of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance.
Each candidate for the prize can submit three contributions for consideration, but the judges will consider only one of these contributions in making the award. The year is from 1 July to 30 June, but a candidate may submit for consideration a continuing story concerning a connected series of events, provided that the story commences prior to 30 June and is completed not later than 15 July.
The judges are a senior member of the teaching staff in English, Communication and Cultural Studies nominated by the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies at UWA; a representative of the Australian Journalists' Association section of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, and one other person.
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
award
Award
An award is something given to a person or a group of people to recognize excellence in a certain field; a certificate of excellence. Awards are often signifiedby trophies, titles, certificates, commemorative plaques, medals, badges, pins, or ribbons...
in Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
. Named after journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
Arthur Lovekin
Arthur Lovekin
Arthur Lovekin was a West Australian journalist, newspaper editor and owner and politician.-Early life:Lovekin was born , in Slough, Buckinghamshire...
, it has been awarded since 1929. It is administered by the University of Western Australia
University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia was established by an Act of the Western Australian Parliament in February 1911, and began teaching students for the first time in 1913. It is the oldest university in the state of Western Australia and the only university in the state to be a member of the...
. The winner receives $500 and, until 2010, a medal
Medal
A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...
.
The Prize “…is awarded to the writer of the contribution which, in the opinion of the examiners, is the best contribution of the year by a Western Australian journalist published in an Australian newspaper
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
or periodical produced, published or circulated in Western Australia.”
The prize is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at UWA and to members of the Western Australian branch of the Australian Journalists' Association section of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance.
Each candidate for the prize can submit three contributions for consideration, but the judges will consider only one of these contributions in making the award. The year is from 1 July to 30 June, but a candidate may submit for consideration a continuing story concerning a connected series of events, provided that the story commences prior to 30 June and is completed not later than 15 July.
The judges are a senior member of the teaching staff in English, Communication and Cultural Studies nominated by the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies at UWA; a representative of the Australian Journalists' Association section of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, and one other person.
Winners
- 1929: Paul HasluckPaul HasluckSir Paul Meernaa Caedwalla Hasluck KG GCMG GCVO KStJ was an Australian historian, poet, public servant and politician, and the 17th Governor-General of Australia.-Early life:...
- 1930: Paul Hasluck
- 1931: Kenneth McKenna
- 1932: Albert Edwin Dunstan
- 1933: Noel L. Ottaway
- 1934: Noel L. Ottaway
- 1935: Gabriel Parry
- 1936: Norman Bartlett
- 1937: No prize awarded
- 1938: No prize awarded
- 1939: G.C. Lefroy
- 1940: G.J. Odgers
- 1941: No prize awarded
- 1942: No prize awarded
- 1943: No prize awarded
- 1944: No prize awarded
- 1945: No prize awarded
- 1946: Douglas Royston Pratt
- 1947: R.G. Clarke
- 1948: J.E. Coulter
- 1949: C. Henderson
- 1950: J.N. Brown
- 1951: Hugh Schmitt
- 1952: N. Milne
- 1953: J.L.G. Marshall
- 1954: No prize awarded
- 1955: N.C. Braidwood
- 1956: No prize awarded
- 1957: John Payne
- 1958: No prize awarded
- 1959: No prize awarded
- 1960: No prize awarded
- 1961: No prize awarded
- 1962: Lloyd MarshallLloyd MarshallLloyd Marshall was a light heavyweight boxer who was inducted posthumously into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 2010.-Pro career:...
- 1963: Hugh EdwardsHugh Edwards (journalist)Hugh Edwards born 1932 is a Western Australian author and marine photographer who has written numerous books on maritime, local and natural history and diving.-Shipwrecks:...
- 1964: James Henderson
- 1965: John McIlwraith
- 1966: Philip Bodeker
- 1967: Catherine MartinCatherine MartinCatherine Martin is an Australian costume designer, production designer, set designer, and film producer.-Biography:Catherine Martin went to school at North Sydney Girls High School...
& Peter Ellery - 1968: P.J. Finn
- 1969-1974: unknown
- 1975: Bret Christian
- 1976-1984: unknown
- 1985: Paul Murray
- 1986: Unknown
- 1987: Unknown
- 1988: Martin Saxon
- 1989: Robyn Cash
- 1990: Cyril AyrisCyril AyrisCyril Ayris is an author and journalist from Western Australia who specialises in writing books on important historical subjects. He has won two Arthur Lovekin Prize in Journalism awards.His books include:*Fremantle Prison: A brief history...
- 1991: Mike van Niekerk
- 1992: Mark ThorntonMark ThorntonMark Thornton is an American economist of the Austrian School. Thornton has been described by the Advocates for Self-Government as "one of America's experts on the economics of illegal drugs." Thornton has written extensively on that topic, as well as on the economics of the American Civil War,...
- 1993: Brendan Nicholson
- 1994: Marnie McKimmie
- 1995: Margot Lang
- 1996: Vanessa Gould
- 1997: Michael DayMichael DayMichael Day is a trial attorney in Boston, MA. He in the litigation section at the law firm of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.....
- 1998: Norman Aisbett
- 1999: Bevan Eakins
- 2000: Kim Macdonald
- 2001: John Flint
- 2002: Colleen Egan & Victoria Laurie
- 2003: John Flint
- 2004: Bret Christian
- 2005: Steve Pennells
- 2006: Steve Pennells
- 2007: Steve Pennells
- 2008: George Williams
- 2009: Gary Adshead
- 2010: Paige Taylor, Gary Adshead and Sean Cowan.