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NSW Premier's Multicultural Communication Awards 2019

Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP

Special report & Exclusive Photos of the NSW Premier's Multicultural Communication Awards Ceremony held at Garden Ballroom of the Oatlands House Sydney
(Coverage by; Syed Zafar Hussain, Editor-in-Chief Sada-e-Watan Sydney)

The NSW Premier's Multicultural Communications Awards (PMCAs) recognise excellence in the multicultural media and marketing industry. NSW is one of the most successful Multicultural states in the world and it is important to celebrate the benefits of our diversity. The PMCAs acknowledge the important role marketing and media professionals play in communicating this success.

On Tuesday, 3rd Dec 2019, NSW Premier's Multicultural Communication Awards event held at the Garden Ballroom of the Oatlands House Sydney. The Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP was special guest. Hon. Julia Finn MP Granville, Hon. Mark Coure MP Oatley and more then 300 dignitaries attended the event.

The award Judges was Majida Abboud Saab, Tim Burrowes, Ky Chow, Steven D’Alessandro, Dr Helen Vatsikopoulos, Peter Lynch, David Terrazas, Tuong Quang Luu AO and Natalie O’ brien.

Dr G.K (HARI) Harinath OAM, Chairperson Multicultural NSW and CEO Multicultural NSW Mr Joseph La Posta Welcomes guests and appreciated great efforts of Media Communications industry. They Congratulates winners of the NSW Premier's Multicultural Communication Awards 2019.

Mr Joseph La Posta, CEO of Multicultural NSW

CEO of Multicultural NSW Mr Joseph La Posta said that Multicultural NSW promotes community harmony and social cohesion in one of the most culturally diverse states in the world. We come from more than 307 ancestries, speak 215 languages and dialect, and follow 148 different religious beliefs but we all are united as a one family, one Community of Great Australia.

Hon. Dr Geoff Lee

Reports on dowry abuse, the Christchurch terror attack and an innovative multilingual radio podcast for children were among the winning entries at tonight’s Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.

Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Hon. Dr Geoff Lee said the NSW Government was proud to celebrate the exceptional journalism of multicultural media and marketers.

“Our best and brightest professionals raised the standard even higher this year with fearless journalism and innovative marketing,” Minister Geoff Lee said.
“Tonight’s winners set the benchmark for aspiring multicultural media and marketing professionals, not just in our State but across the country.”

The winners dedicated countless hours to exposing abuse, celebrating cultures and keeping the community informed. Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Hon. Dr Geoff Lee said;

“Tonight’s winners displayed courage and tenacity in their reporting, tackling some very difficult topics. I’d like to congratulate everyone who entered because all of our multicultural media play a key role in our society,”

The Winners of the 2019 Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards are:

• Best Audio Report: Manpreet Kaur Singh, Shamsher Kainth, Avneet Arora and Maya Jamieson - SBS Punjabi

• Best Audio-Visual Report: Andrea Booth - NITV, The Point

• Best Print Report: Zia Ahmad – AMUST

• Young Journalist of the Year: Xinrui (Rena) Li - Sydney Today

• Best Use of Digital or Social Media: Sirine Demachkie and Kinderling Kids Radio - Mother Tongue

• Public Interest Award: Avani Dias - triple j Hack

• Alan Knight Student Award: Nadine Silva

• Publication of the Year: AMUST

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Antoine Kazzi OAM - El Telegraph

• Campaign of the Year - Agency: Cultural Perspectives - Your vote will help shape Australia

• Campaign of the Year - Business: SunRice and Identity Communications – SunRice the Rice Breaker

• Campaign of the Year - Community: Hindu Council of Australia – Deepavali Fair