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Greek Australians recognised in Kennedy Awards for Outstanding Journalism

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Mick Tsikas
Mick Tsikas. Photo: Salty Dingo Media.

The winners of the Kennedy Awards for Outstanding Journalism were revealed at the Kennedy Foundations Annual Gala Awards held in the ballroom of the Royal Randwick on August 16.

The Gala was attended by over 400 media and luminaries and hosted by SBS & NITV presenters, Natalie Ahmat and Janice Petersen.

This year the Kennedy Awards received 1,400 entries, smashing last year’s record. Among the selected winners were two Australians of Greek heritage.

Mario Christodoulou won in the Outstanding Podcast category with Stop and Search (Background Briefing, ABC), alongside the rest of the podcast team including Paul Farrell, Benjamin Sveen, Leila Shunnar and Ingrid Wagner.

Outstanding News Photography was awarded to Mick Tsikas for his work Tears for Albo (Australian Associated Press).

Source: Kennedy Foundation.

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