Older People Speak Out (OPSO) People’s Choice Media Awards - 2007

Older people are forming a larger proportion of the Australian population than ever before. However, this numerical strength is not reflected in the media and negative media reports can encourage negative feelings about ageing and older people in the community.

OPSO People’s Choice Media Awards are aimed at breaking this cycle, and encouraging the media to portray older people as they really are - active and contributing.

The OPSO People’s Choice Media Awards call on all Australians to nominate examples of positive media coverage of older people.

People's Choice Media Awards Winners

Magazine or News Article: Timothy Nolan – “2 of Us” (The Age – Good Weekend) by John Van Tiggelen

Advertising: Dulcie Forno - Brisbane Seniors Newspapers (June Edition) “Forever Young”

Photography: Anne Ring - “The Moment” (The Sydney Morning Herald) by Leila Amanpour

Television: George Apps – “Mt Isa” (More Rope) by Andrew Denton

Schools
Jamieson Kane – Scotch College
Joshua Nicholls – Pulteney Grammar
Emily Webb-Smith – Geraldton Grammar
Reagan Joice – Rockhampton Grammar School
Matilda Braun – Trinity College


Visit the Older People Speak Out (OPSO) website for more information about the 2007 People’s Choice Media Awards