The Luminous Award Australia
Applications are NOW OPEN, please complete the nomination form.
Deadline for submission is Friday 29 July 2011
All completed nomination forms should be emailed to cosa@cancer.org.au
Enlightened, intelligent and inspiring cancer reporting
The Luminous Award Australia recognises outstanding journalism in the field of oncology. Hosted by the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia, the Luminous Award Australia honours journalists who serve their readers/viewers by providing responsible, accurate and timely information on advances in cancer prevention, research, treatment and patient support. The stories the Luminous Awards have received in the past are inspiring and some readers have provided feedback to journalists explaining how their article has made a difference to them or has helped to save a life. With the high burden of cancer in Australia, we feel it is most important to acknowledge the work journalists have in keeping the public informed of relevant health information. The Luminous Award is proudly supported by Eli Lilly Australia.
Judging panel
The Luminous Award Australia is judged by an independent panel who is represented by the following organisations:
The prize
The Luminous Award Australia offers a cash prize of AU$5000 in each of two categories – Print and Broadcast.
Previous Winners
2010
Print Winner
Julie Robotham from the Sydney Morning Herald for her story 'Keen Edge of Cancer' - a story about new surgery in prostate cancer.
Print - Highly commended
Jill Margo from the Financial Review for her two stories titled 'HPV and Oral Sex' and 'When Prostate Surgery'
Broadcast Winner
Suzanne Smith from the ABC Lateline Program for her story on Gene Patenting in this country.
Broadcast - Highly commended
Jemma Chapman from Channel 10 Adelaide for her stories on 'Hodgkinson's Breakthrough' and Bowel Cancer.
2009
Print Winner
Gregory Bourne from Men's Health for his story "That Old Chestnut" was a story with a difference. The article was written from a personal point of view and had a profound impact on some of the judges. In fact it received top marks from one judge - the first time in the history of the awards.
Print Runner-up
Jill Margo from the Australian Financial Review for her story: Prostate Cancer - All a matter of location. This was Jill's third award to date in the Luminous Award program.
Print - Highly commended
Marnie McKimmie - from the West Australian for her report on Cancer Factors. Marnie was the winner of this award three years ago and still produces first class articles relating to cancer.
Broadcast Winner
Sophie Scott from ABC TV's 7:00pm News for her report - 'Prostate Cancer Screening'. Sophie has been a long-time entrant and today her professionalism is finally recognised.
Broadcast Runner-up
Gabriella Rogers - Channel 9 for her report on Lung Cancer.
Further information
If you have any questions about the Luminous Award Australia please email cosa@cancer.org.au.
