2016 ARPA Conference: Rydges Sydney Central: 2-4 September.
What a wonderful gathering and time of learning, challenge and sharing together within the theme of The Converging Word (converging mediums of communication)
This was a conference in which many of our members participated; from the panels, leading seminars and facilitating sessions, we were privileged to share in the wisdom and Christian experience from many members on a varied range of issues. My deep thanks to all the members and to our speakers and guests, and especially our sponsors from Wesley Mission (Hospitals) – two amazing seminars illustrating the church’s response to mental health, and cbm with a challenging session on inclusion and disability. The papers from this session have been distributed to members and I am aware already of several interviews arising from this session.
I can only look forward to ARPA 2017 in Auckland.
Peter Bentley, President
Our warm congratulation to Graeme Cole, the winner of the Gutenberg Award for 2016.
The Citation for ARPA’s premier award stated:
This is a personal recognition for Graeme, who has provided nearly thirty years of ministry in Christian media and communication, serving the Anglican Church (Director of Communications for Anglicare NSW), Frontier Services (National Public Affairs Manager), and since 2001, Wesley Mission (Public Affairs Manager).
These roles have involved extensive writing, preparing annual reports (Graeme won a Bronze Award for Wesley Mission's 2001 Annual Report in the Australasian Reporting Awards); strategic development and oversight of numerous internal newsletters and publications, associated editing, writing, reviewing and constant liaison.
He is also the editor of ARPA member publication Wesley Impact! - The magazine of Wesley Mission. Graeme has won 16 ARPA awards in a wide range of categories, testifying to his versatility and incredible ability manage a variety of roles, though I think he does have a gifted orientation to entering the Best Headline Award.
In his latest role at Wesley Mission, Graeme also co-ordinates media and government relations, providing the wealth of his experience and wisdom so that the good deeds of a Christian agency can multiply and multiply. In essence Graeme exemplifies the best of Christian reporting, grounded in a commitment to justice and truth and founded in personal integrity. At all times, and in difficult times, his personal faith points to the undergirding power and grace that is provided by God for all those who are called to serve. Graeme’s ministry is not a venture or service for himself, it is a mission to point to the good works that are being done in the name of Jesus Christ. Praise be to God. It is therefore my great pleasure to present the Gutenberg Award for 2016 Graeme Cole.
Peter Bentley, President: 3rd September 2016
FULL LIST OF ARPA AWARDS 2016
(I) PUBLISHING
Category 2: Most improved hard copy publication
GOLD
Catholic Voice, Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
SILVER
On Fire, Salvation Army National Editorial Department
BRONZE
The Real Australian, Bush Church Aid Society of the Anglican Church
Category 3: Best Regional Publication
GOLD
Aurora, Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
SILVER
Catholic Voice, Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn.
BRONZE
The Anglican Encounter, Anglican Diocese of Newcastle
(II) WRITING
Category 4: Best New Writer
GOLD
"Beyond the Phantasm of Deprivation"
by Remy Low Zadok Perspectives
SILVER
"Facing Up to Debt"
by Robin Raymond , War Cry (New Zealand)
BRONZE
"Wake Up toCompassion"
by Alice Snedden , Tui Motu lnterlslands
Highly Commended
"Ice—Beyond the Headlines" by Tim Lam, Crosslight
Category 5: Best News Story
GOLD
"A Dutch story of 'voluntary' euthanasia"
by David & Roslyn Phillips, VoxPoint
SILVER
"Trust supports youth transition to independence"
Spanz, Summer 2015.
BRONZE
"A storm in a teacup? "
by Anne Lim, Eternity, June 2015.
Category 6: Best Feature, Single Author
GOLD
"Victim to their Charms"
by Anne Lim, Southern, Anglican Media Sydney
SILVER
"An Unlikely Priest"
by Matthew Biddle, Catholic Voice
BRONZE
"The Only Skill I Have is Escaping - the only thing I believe in is Jesus"
by John Wilson, Voice of the Martyrs
Category 7: Best Feature, Multiple Authors
GOLD
"Half a century of hope", Pipeline, Salvation Army, The Australian Eastern Territory
SILVER
"NZ gets a new Cardinal", NZCatholic
Category 8: Best Profile story
GOLD
"A Quantum Leap of Faith"
by Dianne Jensen, Journey (Uniting Church, Queensland) .
SILVER
"Finding a voice in 'transitional times"
by Emma Halgren, The Melbourne Anglican
BRONZE
"The White Rose"
by Tricia O'Donnell, Marist Messenger (New Zealand)
Category 9: Best Editorial or Opinion Piece
GOLD
"The Art of Losing Well"
by John Dickson, Eternity
SILVER
"The Paris Attacks Call Us to Deep Reflection"
by Ken Letts, The Melbourne Anglican
BRONZE
"Erring on the Side of Compassion: Same-sex Marriage Debate Demands Grace"
by Grant Sandercock-Brown , Pipeline , The Salvation Army, The Australian Eastern Territory.
Category 10: Best Column
GOLD
"The Face of God"
Michael McGirr's series in Madonna, published by Jesuit Publications.
SILVER
"My Word "
Bishop Bill Wright's column in Aurora, published by the Catholic Diocese of Newcastle.
BRONZE
"Unsung Methodists"
by Donald Phillipps in Touchstone.
Category 11: Best Blog
No awards made
Category 12: Best Faith Reflection
GOLD
"Service and sacrifice"
by Nigel Pollock, Canvas magazine
SILVER
"Life in the hard lane,"
by Richard Zweck, The Lutheran (awarded posthumously)
BRONZE
"God's Care Throughout Life"
by Mark Wormell, Southern Cross, Anglican Media Sydney
Category 13: Best Theological Article
GOLD
"Who can then be saved"
By Dorothy Lee, The Melbourne Anglican
SILVER
"The perfected body? Disability and the resurrection"
by Vaughan Oliffe, Case Quarterly
BRONZE
"Marriage: we're talking about it"
by Bruce Mullan, Journey, Qld
Category 14: Best Social Justice Article
GOLD
"Trinity and Reconciliation"
by Assistant Bishop Chris McLeod, Guardian
SILVER
"Shame, Blame, Defence, and Healing"
by Helen Miller, Case Quarterly # 41.
BRONZE
"Lighting The Way"
by Sarah Kenworthy, The Majellan
Category 15: Best Review
GOLD
"Mad Max review"
by Jen Vuk, Salvation Army National Editorial Department
SILVER
"Post-God nation"
by Barney Zwartz, The Melbourne Anglican
BRONZE
Not awarded
(III) DESIGN AND CREATIVITY
Category 16: Best Humorous Item
GOLD
not awarded
SILVER
"The Goodes, the bad and the ugly"
by Fiona Katauskas, Eureka Street.
BRONZE
"Blessing of the Smart Phones"
by Brendan Boughen, Touchstone.
Category 17: Best Cover Magazine
GOLD
Voice of the Martyrs, October 2015.
SILVER
Vox Point, May 2015
BRONZE
Canvas, Autumn 2015, issue 74
Category18 Best Cover Newspaper
GOLD
The Melbourne Anglican, April 2015.
SILVER
NZ Catholic, October 4-17, 2015. #476.
BRONZE
The Advocate, February 2015.
Category 19: Best Design Magazine
GOLD
Women in Touch magazine
The Salvation Army, Australian Eastern Territory
SILVER
Journey magazine, Uniting Church, Queensland
BRONZE
War Cry, Salvation Army, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga
Category 20: Best Design Newspaper
GOLD
The Advocate, Baptist Churches of Western Australia
SILVER
Not awarded
BRONZE
Not awarded
Category 21: Best Design Website
GOLD
CathNews Perspectives, Church Resources
SILVER
Crosslight, Uniting Church, Victoria
BRONZE
Eureka Street, Jesuit Publications
Category 22: Best original photography
GOLD
"Flynn's baptism heralds a new beginning for deacon too."
by Giovanni Portelli, Catholic Weekly
SILVER
"Finding peace through brokenness in India."
by Bindy Taylor, New Times
BRONZE
"The city. A Place of the Spirit. Portrait of Bishop Greg Thompson."
by Kathleen Mackay, Anglican Encounter
Category 23 Best Headline
GOLD
"Meet, Pray, Love"
Judy Adamson for the headline: Southern Cross, Anglican Media, Sydney
SILVER
"Playing it forward"
Katrina McLachlan for the headline: Guardian, Adelaide Anglican Diocese
BRONZE
"Bundy Run"
Dean Simpson and Sharon Paterson, for the headline, Pipeline, Salvation Army, Eastern Territory