This award honours extraordinary ideas, words, actions, or courage that inspired - or benefited - colleagues, readers, or the industry as a whole.

The Chairman’s Award aims to capture the spirit of newspapers and News Limited.

The winner may be an individual or team who went beyond the call of duty, who worked against considerable odds, or whose contribution has not been fully recognised before.

This includes original and creative ideas or innovations that became successful masthead initiatives. However, the winning actions or ideas must have had a demonstrable impact on an editorial department, its coverage of a story, or on its audience.

Who can enter  

The award is open to any News Limited employee, not just editorial staff.

Criteria:

• Demonstrates the spirit and essence of News Limited
• Innovation and creativity
• Commitment and passion
• Excellence
• Integrity and empathy 
• Leadership and inspiration 
• Impact on the audience, the company, colleagues, the editorial department and the broader business

How to Enter

The award is at the chairman’s discretion and there is no formal nomination process. Anyone wishing to volunteer suggestions for the award should contact Liz Deegan on 02 9288 2784 or deegane@newsltd.com.au.