The winners of the annual SAB Environmental Media and Media Environmentalist of the Year awards have been announced.
Winners (L-R) Hermien Roelvert, Susan Scott, Stefan Heunis, Bertus Louw, John Masson, Leonie Joubert, SAB's Robyn Chalmers, Sheree Bega, Monique Mortlock, Minoshni Pillay & Joy Summers
Written Media Award (Print and Online)
- Winner: Sheree Bega, Saturday Star
- First Place Merit Winner: Leonie Joubert, Citydesired.Com
- Special Mention: Jeffrey Barbee, Freelance
Photography Award (Print and Online)
- Winner: Stefan Heunis, AFP
- Special Mention: Susan Scott, Freelance
Video Media Award (Television and Online)
- Winner: Hermien Roelvert, 50/50
- Merit Winner: Joy Summers, Carte Blanche
- Merit Winner: Monique Mortlock, EWN
Audio Media Award (Radio and Online)- Merit Winner: Minoshni Pillay, SABC (Durban)
Nick Steele Memorial Award for the Environmentalist of the Year
- Winner: John Masson, LBD Biodiversity
The Magqubu Ntombela and Ian Player Cub Award
- Winner: Bertus Louw, 50/50
The Awards, in their 27th year, aim to recognise the excellence of South African journalists who are reporting on and creating awareness of environmental issues. "The annual Awards have grown over the years and we are especially pleased with the calibre of entries we received this time round," says Robyn Chalmers, Head of Corporate Communications at SAB.
