The winners of the 2022 Rural Press Club of Victoria Rural and Regional Journalism and Photography Awards were announced at a memorable event in Ballarat on Friday night.
Loddon Herald was crowned Media Outlet of the Year with high commendations to The Weekly Times and Shepparton News.
Harrison Tippet (Geelong Advertiser) was awarded Journalist of the Year, Shannon Schubert (ABC Central Victoria) the Ray Frawley Young Journalist of the Year and Darren Howe (Bendigo Advertiser) the Photographer of the Year.
The event also recognised Anne Burgi who was awarded with a life membership for her significant and enduring service to the RPCV and industry over 50 years. In particular, Anne has been a dedicated judge of the RPCV awards over the last decade. She becomes the third life member of the club.
The full list of winners follow.
2022 Award Winners
Media Outlet of the Year
- Winner: Loddon Herald
- Highly Commended: The Weekly Times
- Commended: Shepparton News
Journalist of the Year
- Winner: Harrison Tippet, Geelong Advertiser
- Highly Commended: James Couzens, Ballarat Courier
- Commended: Chris Earl, Loddon Herald
Ray Frawley Young Journalist of the Year
- Winner: Shannon Schubert, ABC Central Victoria
- Highly Commended: Madeleine Spencer, ABC Gippsland
- Commended: Tallis Miles, Weekly Times
Photographer of the Year
- Winner: Darren Howe, Bendigo Advertiser
- Highly Commended: Alison Wynd, Geelong Advertiser
- Commended: Glenn Guy, Hamilton Spectator
Best News Story – Print
- Winner: Fiona Myers, Weekly Times
- Highly Commended: Chad Van Estrop, Geelong Advertiser
- Commended: Chad Van Estrop and Harrison Tippet, Geelong Advertiser
Best News Story – Radio
- Winner: Kimberley Price, ABC Central Victoria
- Highly Commended: Mim Hook, ABC Gippsland
- Commended: Lucy Bain, Debra Pearce and Bension Siebert, ABC Mildura-Swan Hill
Best News Story – TV
- Winner: Shannon Schubert and Josie Taylor, ABC Central Victoria
- Highly Commended: Emma Field, ABC Gippsland
- Commended: Jack Morgan, WIN News
Best News Story – Online
- Winner: Harrison Tippet, Geelong Advertiser
- Highly Commended: Sarah Lawrence, ABC Central Victoria
- Commended: Emma Field, ABC Gippsland
Best Feature Story – Print
- Winner: Max Stainkamph, Shepparton News
- Highly Commended: Jeanette Severs, Dairy News Australia
- Commended: Harrison Tippet, Geelong Advertiser
Best Feature Story – Radio
- Winner: Daniel Miles, ABC News – AM
- Highly Commended: Mim Hook and Rachael Lucas, ABC Gippsland
- Commended: Peter Somerville, ABC Gippsland
Best Feature Story – TV
- Winner: Tim Lee, ABC Landline
- Highly Commended: Lachlan Bennett, ABC Northern Tasmania
- Commended: Daniel Miles, ABC South West Victoria
Best Feature Story – Online
- Winner: Harrison Tippet, Geelong Advertiser
- Highly Commended: Jeremy Story Carter, ABC Online
- Commended: Matt Neal, ABC South West Victoria, and Andrew Kelso, ABC Wimmera
Best On-Farm Story
- Winner: Else Kennedy, Weekly Times
- Highly Commended: Fiona Myers, Weekly Times
- Commended: Simone Smith, Weekly Times
Best Agribusiness Story
- Winner: Lachlan Bennett, ABC Northern Tasmania
- Highly Commended: Tim Lee, ABC Landline
- Commended: Sue Neales, AgJournal
Best Sports Story
- Winner: Chad Van Estrop, Geelong Advertiser
- Highly Commended: David Johnston, Weekly Times
- Commended: Harrison Tippet, Geelong Advertiser
Best News Photograph
- Winner: Monte Bovill, ABC News
- Highly Commended: Mark Jesser, The Border Mail
- Commended: Alison Wynd, Geelong Advertiser
Best General Interest Photograph
- Winner: Darren Howe, Bendigo Advertiser
- Highly Commended: Nicole Cleary, Herald Sun
- Commended: Alison Wynd, Geelong Advertiser
Best Sports Photograph
- Winner: Darren Howe, Bendigo Advertiser
- Highly Commended: Nicole Cleary, Portland Observer
- Commended: Colin MacGillivray, North Central Review
