SBS's coverage of cycling - including the 2011 Tour de France - was recognised at the Australian Sports Commission Media Awards last night, taking home the award for Best Coverage of Sport by an Organisation – Broadcast Media.
Michael Tomalaris was acknowledged for his role in SBS's broadcast of the 2011 Tour de France, being awarded Best Coverage of Sport by an Individual – Broadcast Media.
Word News Australia reporter Luke Waters was awarded Best Coverage of Women in Sport for his story 'A belt that fits' about female boxer Diana Prazak, who is the first Australian woman to win a world boxing title.
“SBS has been committed to the coverage of cycling for the past 21 years,” said Ken Shipp, Head of Sport at SBS. “To receive this acknowledgement is a great honour.”
“Michael truly deserves this recognition of his long term commitment and passion for cycling,” said Ken Shipp, Head of Sport at SBS. “Congratulations from SBS management and all of his colleagues at SBS.”
2011 Australian Sports Commission Media Awards winners
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Roy Masters
- Best Reporting of an Issue in Sport: Greg Prichard and Chris Barrett – Want a Bet? (Sydney Morning Herald)
- Best Coverage of Sport by an Organisation — Broadcast Media: SBS - Cycling
- Best Coverage of Sport by an Individual — Broadcast Media: Michael Tomalaris (SBS)
- Best Coverage of Sport by an Organisation — Print Media: Sunday Telegraph
- Best Coverage of Sport by an Individual — Print Media: David Sygall (The Sun-Herald)
- Best Profiling of an Athlete, Team or Coach — Broadcast Media: Mary Gearin and the 7.30 Team – 'Mick and David' (ABC)
- Best Profiling of an Athlete, Team or Coach — Print Media: Robert Drane – 'Bloodlines' (Inside Sport)
- Best Sports Journalism from Rural, Regional or Suburban Media: Allison Jess – 'Coby's Back' (ABC Goulburn Murray)
- Best Sports Photography: Mark Dadswell - 'PNG Cricket' (Getty Images)
- Best Depiction of the Value of Sport to Australians in a Community Setting: Grantlee Kieza – 'Million Dollar Noby' (The Courier Mail)
- Best Coverage of Women in Sport: Luke Waters 'A Belt that Fits' (SBS World News)
- Best Coverage of Sport for People with Disability: Leanne West - 'David and Michelle' (Network Ten)
