Judging Criteria

Journalistic quality: Displays creativity and originality while fostering public understanding of disability rights; uses person-first and rights language; maintains high journalistic and technical standards.

Promoting disability rights: Demonstrates the accomplishments and contributions of people with a disability in day to day life; recognizes the rights of people with a disability in relation to education, jobs, building access, transport and inclusion in community sport, arts and recreation; positively portrays people with a disability as valued citizens living normal and productive lives; having choices; participating in relationships; being involved in integrated settings; in age-appropriate activities; and having opportunities to develop and grow.

Depth and continuity of coverage: Choice of topics covers the full spectrum of issues related to people with a disability and demonstrates consistent and accurate reporting that raises public awareness of those issues.