Tudawali Award for Contribution to Indigenous Media.
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History

The  Tudawali Award for Contribution to Indigenous Media is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the development of Indigenous media or the creation of a landmark body of work in film and television. (http://www.pawmedia.com.au/awards)

Notes

  • 'This prestigious award is sponsored by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) and reflects the Institute's ongoing commitment to the documentation and promotion of Indigenous culture through film and television. The award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the development of Indigenous media or the creation of a landmark body of work in film and television. The award is $7,000 in prize money and a Tokampini (bird) sculpture by Samuel Poantimului, Robert Tudawali's nephew.' Source: www.screenaustralia.gov.au (Sighted 30/06/2009).

Works About this Award

Media Plays a Vital Role : Award-Winner Desiree Bissett , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 10 August no. 357 2005; (p. 15)
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