Student Journalist of the Year

The Student Journalist of the Year award recognises the best in Victorian student journalism. Enrolled student journalists are encouraged to enter a piece of journalism in any media that has been made available to the general public in Victoria during the 2023 calendar year. Judges will focus on the originality, impact, quality and initiative of the work in determining he shortlist and winner.

We encourage entries from Victorian student journalists who identify as being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage as well as student journalists who identify as being from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Entries are free, and the winner will receive $1,000 and flights, accommodation, and a ticket to the 2024 IRE Conference in Anaheim, California.

This prize is provided by the Melbourne Press Club, with the support of NewsGuard.

As a condition of entry, winners will be expected to share their experience with an MPC audience after the conference trip.

Entries close 5pm Monday 29 January 2024.

Queries can be directed to admin@melbournepressclub.com.

 


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Student Journalist of the Year Honour Roll


Recollections from previous winners:

Student Journalist Tess Ikonomou and Young Journalist Bridget Judd report back on their experiences at the 2017 IRE conference.


2015 Student Journalist of the Year Bridget Davies and Young Journalist Tom Minear on their experiences at the 2015 IRE conference in New Orleans.

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