Have you seen a story or photograph in our paper over the past year that you would like to nominate for a media award? In the 2010 Older People Speak Out (OPSO) People’s Choice Media Awards, OPSO are asking you to nominate any media item which features Seniors and to say, in no more than 50 words, why you think this item deserves an award. The item must have been published or broadcast between 12th October, 2009 and 15th September, 2010.
Media stories on seniors, whether print, electronic or photographic, whether political, business, social or intergenerational help to inform the public and break down negative stereotypes about older people. Equally important, such stories and photos are changing the way we seniors regard ourselves and are bringing to many a new self-image.
There are 4 categories in the OPSO Media Awards: photo, print, radio/TV, and seniors website, and entries close on 15 September 2010. You can enter as many times as you like.
All winners (nominators and authors of the four winning entries) will be flown to Brisbane, accommodated overnight at a 4 1/2 star hotel and invited to accept a prize at the Awards Ceremony in Brisbane on 25 October 2010.
You can find more about the Media awards and download entry forms from the website at www.opso.com.au or you can contact OPSO by telephone on 07 3002 7612.
