The ABC has won nine awards at the Tasmanian Media Awards.
Investigative journalist Emily Baker has been awarded the Tasmanian Journalist of the Year Award, and the jury said she was the “clear winner.”
She also won the category of comments and analysis, as well as the best news, for her report on the alleged use of false identities by former Liberal MP Adam Brooks to deceive women.
“Emily broke exclusive stories and showed great courage to bring them to light and persecute them, despite considerable pressure from both the government and the opposition,” said one of the judges.
“She was able to gain people’s trust by allowing her to tell her stories. Emily’s stories were original, shocking, and far more far-reaching than just the Tasmanian market.”
Emily Baker won three awards: Tasmanian Journalist of the Year, Commentary and Analysis, and Best News. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
Baker paid tribute to the sources who had helped bring their stories to light.
“They are all very brave and very motivated to do what they think is right. As we all know, what we have seen or read is just a small window into their lives, and often the most traumatic or distressing parts of them.” . she said.
“I feel so privileged and grateful to have been trusted to share their stories, and this award really belongs to them.”
Six other ABC staff members also won awards, including April McLennan, who was recognized as the best new journalist.
Luke Bowden received the award for best news image for his work throughout the year, while Ellen Coulter at 7.30 won the Science, Technology and Environment Award for her information on the health of Tasmanian rivers. .
ABC News photojournalist Luke Bowden in Melaleuca, Tasmania (ABC News: Loretta Lohberger)
Lachlan Bennett won the Health Reporting Award for her stories about mental health services in rural Tasmania and Lucy Shannon’s story about the state’s dental health crisis was awarded Best Feature Film, Documentary or Gong current events.
Zoe Kean was named Best Freelance Journalist for her work in various publications, including ABC.
ABC Tasmania State Editor Marcus Cheek said the organization was “very proud of the work done by its journalists and those behind the scenes, in bringing these important stories to light.”
“Our absolute commitment is to serve our Tasmanian audience as best we can through strong, original journalism that reflects both the good and sometimes the bad of our community,” he said.
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