Ophthamology Media Awards

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists ophthalmology media awards honour journalists who excel in reporting and raising the profile of eye disease/eye-health.

The $5,000 prize is open to all Australians and New Zealanders and will be awarded to the journalist who is deemed to have given the public the best understanding of eye disease/eye-health.

To be eligible, stories must have appeared in the media between 1 October 2013 and 1 October 2014.

The winner will be awarded at RANZCO’s 46th Annual Scientific Congress in Brisbane, on Tuesday 26 November, 2014.

Entries will be judged by a committee of professionals selected for their knowledge of eye health issues, public health and the media.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! AMWA Early Career Award 2026

Congratulations to Nicole Vassileff, winner of the AMWA Early Career Award for 2026!

Nicole's submission, When the Eye Learns to Grow Back, made a significant impression on the judging panel:

"I learnt something about a topic I previously knew nothing about – the complex scientific information was presented in an accessible, informative and interesting way."

"I really enjoyed reading this piece from start to finish. It is clear that the writer has a talent for producing scientific writing that is both clear and engaging. I hope they continue to bring these skills to the field of medical and health communication—Australia needs more writers like them."