RH Dougherty Awards 2009 sponsored by Country Energy
Recognising leading practice in communication management
Presented by the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW
Entries closed on Tuesday 9 June 2009.
Winners will be announced at the Local Government Week Awards Evening.
The RH Dougherty Communication Awards recognise leading practice in communication management in councils. The RH Dougherty Awards aim to recognise and encourage greater understanding and accountability by councils to their local communities. The importance of building a partnership between community and council has been acknowledged by Local Government and consultation and two-way communication are taking place all the time. The award is managed by the LGSA, and judged by leading experts in the communications field.
There are two sections: Reporting to your Community and Excellence in Communication and four categories within each:
- Division A - population less than 30,000
- Division B - population 30,000 - 100,000
- Division C - population more than 100,000
- Division D - ROCs and county councils
Councils can enter for either or both awards and more than one submission is welcome in both categories. The range of media used (including the annual community report, regular newsletters and the website) is expanding and the options for feedback from the community are also growing and play an ever-increasing role in the outcome of council decisions. Reflecting these changes, the Dougherty Awards were amended in 2001 to include an award for "Excellence in Communication" and in 2006 this is further expanded to include not only campaigns but special events. This Award covers communication strategies put in place by councils to meet a specific community related issue, where different media and methodologies are used and where feedback and change are incorporated into the process.
Special commendations are awarded for work that deserves recognition.
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