Professional Teachers' Council NSW Media Awards

The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW Media Awards are presented to an individual working in the media industry for their positive portrayal of the work of teachers and schools and their recognition of the value to the community of teaching as a profession.

These awards are presented annually and consist of:

	The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW Media Award
	The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW Regional Media Award

The focus of the Media Awards is on the value of teaching and learning. The nomination should have contributed positively to changing the public’s perception of the significance of teaching as a profession. It could be for one or a series of news stories, presentations, interviews or articles. 

Nomination Form and Guidelines for this year's Media Awards are now available. 


Previous Award Recipients

Year	Award	Award Recipient	Organisation
2008	Media Award	Dr Michael Nagel	Teaching the Teachers, Sydney's Child March 2008 Edition
	Regional Media Award	Jenny Joynt	Yass Tribune, Feature article Excellence in teaching
2007	Media Award	Richard Aedy	ABC Radio National - Life Matters
	Regional Media Award	Tony Pritchard	WIN Television
2006	Media Award	Dr Gordon Tait	Sydney's Child
	Regional Media Award	Jane Gerhardy	Daily Advertiser
2005	Media Award	Cameron Tomarchio	Liverpool Leader
	Regional Media Award	Claire Lupotn	Bega District News
2004	Media Award	Julie McCrossin & Kate Evans	ABC Radio National – Life Matters
	Regional Media Award	Margaret Markson	Lithgow Mercury
	Highly Commended Award	Alison Turner	Deadly Vibe
2003	Media Award	Aviva Ziegler	ABC Television
	Regional Media Award	Graham Broadhead & Richard Forbes	North Coast Advocate & The Northern Star
2002	Media Award	Valerie Khoo	Inform
	Regional Media Award		North Coast Advocate & The Northern Star
2001	Media Award	Margaret Throsby	ABC Classic FM
2000	Major Media Award	Alison Soltau	Parramatta Advertiser