Join us at CONVERGE 2023 and the 2023 First Nations Media Awards!
Dear FNMA Community,
We are thrilled to announce that the annual national First Nations media industry conference, CONVERGE 2023, along with the esteemed 2023 First Nations Media Awards areset to take place in the vibrant heart of Canberra from November 21st to 23rd, 2023, on Ngambri/Ngunnawal land.
Embodying the theme of CONVERGE “Meeting together >> moving in one direction. Nguluway >> yanhanhagu dhulu ngumbaay” - as beautifully translated into the Ngunnawal language - this year we will bring together media professionals across radio, television, print, and online platforms, for CONVERGE 2023: Our Media, Our Voice.
Conference Highlights:
Location: Our event will unfold on the sacred lands of the Ngunnawal/Ngambri peoples, within the historic buildings of the Old Parliament House.
Program: Guided by the overarching theme of “Our Media, Our Voice,” the program will delve into journalism, digital storytelling, emerging broadcast technologies, industry best practices, and essential policy updates. This includes discussions surrounding the sector's responses to the Referendum on the Voice to Parliament.
Keynote Speaker: We are honoured to have the renowned journalist, author, moral philosopher, filmmaker and communicator, Professor Stan Grant, delivering the keynote speech. Stan Grant's four-decade career has established him as one of Australia's most awarded journalists.
First Nations Media Awards 2023
We are proud to announce the 2023 First Nations Media Awards, an event that recognizes excellence in First Nations media across a diverse range of categories. These include the prestigious Major Awards, highlighting outstanding lifetime achievements and contributions. Additionally, we celebrate excellence in Content Awards, acknowledging exceptional achievements in areas such as documentary production, sports coverage, drama, music videos, and more. The Development Awards will also shine a light on excellence in training, digital innovation, and organizational excellence.
Professor Shane Hearn, Chief Executive Officer of FNMA, emphasizes, "Some awards recognize fantastic and meaningful content produced across video, radio, and music mediums throughout the year. Others recognize organizational excellence in areas such as training, technical expertise, and the support mechanisms that operate behind the scenes of broadcasting."
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us in celebrating the power and influence of First Nations media at CONVERGE 2023 and the 2023 First Nations Media Awards.
For further information, interviews, or sponsorship inquiries, please contact our 2023 Event Coordinator, Toni Jankeor via mobile at 0416 987 143.
