Welcome to the 46th Northern NSW Journalism Awards - "The PRODIs"

Entries close Monday 3 June  2013 

An enduring benchmark of excellence in regional media, the Northern NSW Journalism Awards recognise the best work in print, television, radio, photographic and online media.

The Awards are open to all journalists - working in any media platform - from the Hawkesbury to the Queensland border and in the northwest of NSW.

The Awards are known as "the PRODIs", a nickname deriving from the "Provincial District" of the former Australian Journalists Association, now part of the Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance.

In 2013, the awards have revamped categories and revised entry conditions to reflect ongoing changes in the industry.

Please ensure you read the Category Descriptions and Have Details Ready  pages before you begin your entry registration.

Winners of each category will be considered for the Journalist of the Year Award (please note that this year this category may also be self-entered as well).

The Barrass family has generously increased the donation of award money to the value of $1000 for the Tom Barrass Award for Regional Journalism. The Tom Barrass Award celebrates the memory of the former Newcastle Herald reporter, columnist and long-serving past President of the Northern NSW branch of the Association.

Nominations are open for the Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism Award, recognising lifetime commitment to journalism within the region. This award recognises the work of journalists who shave made an exceptional contribution to journalism in Northern NSW. To be eligible for this award a journalist must demonstrate a consistently high standard of achievement and a commitment to quality journalism.

Please send all nominations to Anna Magnus, State Media Awards Manager, 4/16 Peel Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This award will be presented at the discretion of the judges. All nominations must be submitted by Friday June 21, 2013 for consideration.

Please read all the entry information here and get organised to enter the 46th PRODIs awards . 

Make a diary claim date : Saturday 20 July at the Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel  for the Awards presentation dinner. Call 1300 656 513 for tickets  

ENTER THE 2013 PRODIs HERE