Deadline: 28 February 2025
The Australia for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition recognizes and celebrates the contribution of refugees who are shining a light on the situation of forcibly displaced people.
Prize Information
- The winner receives $10,000, generously donated by SBS, in recognition of their work to promote positive awareness and understanding of refugees.
Eligibility Criteria
- The judges invite nominations for individuals who are promoting positive awareness and understanding of refugees.
- Nominees must:
- Be individuals who have settled in Australia as refugees
- Demonstrate significant contributions to raising awareness of refugees and forcibly displaced people in Australia
- Be committed to continuing to engage the Australian public in support of refugees
- Show a willingness to engage in Australia for UNHCR and SBS events, and to participate in media coverage as requested.
Nomination Criteria
- Anyone can nominate an individual for the Award. An individual may also nominate themselves.
Application Requirements
- Submissions must explain how nominated individuals fulfil the selection criteria:
- Please provide a brief biography and overview of the nominee’s refugee journey and resettlement (150 words max)
- Please provide examples of the nominee’s work and their commitment to raising positive awareness of refugees and forcibly displaced people (250 words max)
- Please provide details on how the nominee has engaged Australian communities in support of refugees (250 words max)
- Up to five additional materials can be attached in support of the nomination, including: news reports, features and/or documentaries; social media posts or other images; published work; works of art; other accolades
- Nominations must also include at least two references to verify the nominee’s work and how they have made an impact on Australian society.
For more information, visit UNHCR.
