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Sir Terry McLean
National Sports Journalism
Awards Dinner
Friday 3 December 2010
Spencer on Byron Hotel
Takapuna
Closing date for entries, Friday 29 October 2010 www.sparc.org.nz
Sir John Wells SPARC Journalism Scholarships
The 2010 Sir Terry McLean National Sports Journalism Awards Following the successful launch of the scholarship last year and the encouraging
The National Sports Journalism Awards, which honour legendary sports journalist response from all those involved, SPARC is delighted to offer two young journalists
Sir Terry McLean, are a collaboration between SPARC and The New Zealand Sports the scholarship opportunity in 2011.
Journalists Association Inc (NZSJA).
The Sir John Wells SPARC Journalism Scholarship provides two recipients $1,000
A journalist from the age of 16, TP joined the New Zealand Herald in 1946 where he cash and the opportunity to attend a series of briefings and interviews in Auckland
stayed until his ‘retirement’ in 1983. He contributed his TP McLean column for a and Wellington with New Zealand’s sports leaders. These include the SPARC
further 11 years. chairman and CEO, senior management of leading national sports organisations
Admired for his energy and his independent views, which often ran contrary to and NZOC officials.
popular opinion, TP was widely regarded as the doyen of New Zealand sports A SPARC initiative, in association with the New Zealand Sports Journalists
journalists. Association, the scholarship aims to provide journalists and their organisations
Knighted in 1996 for services to sporting journalism, TP covered more than 100 All access to many of the major players and policy makers in sports governance and to
Black tests and wrote 27 books on rugby. The man who transformed sports writing and set a standard promote greater understanding of what happens ‘under the hood’ in New Zealand
for accuracy died aged 90 in July 2004. He will never be forgotten by those who worked alongside him. sport.
The ‘TP’ Awards serve as a permanent reminder to those who missed out on that experience. The inaugural scholarship recipients Aaron Lawton (Sunday News) and Dana
Johannsen (New Zealand Herald) were chosen from 11 high quality applicants.
Entry Details Sport in the Community
At SPARC, our vision is - Everyone.
Who can apply?
Entries to cover work from November 2009 to October
2010. For a single category the entry fee is $40, but for Every day. Enjoying and excelling The scholarships are open to sports journalists working in New Zealand with up to
multiple category entries the cost is $55. Three finalists will through sport and recreation. five years experience. Preference will be given to candidates who:
be announced in each category. Community sport plays a major part • Have a proven track record in sports journalism.
in that, so this year we’ve made • Demonstrate an interest in and ability to cover sports governance and
Special Awards changes to two award categories administration issues.
Supreme SPARC Sports Journalist of the Year - From all in recognition of the importance Applicants are to outline (in 250 words or less) why they should be considered for
category winners the single most outstanding entry will of community sport. Community the scholarship and what they would hope to achieve from the briefings. Examples
receive special recognition. The SPARC Sports Journalist of sport has been added to the SPARC of print or broadcast work can be included.
the Year will receive a cash prize of $1,500. photography and reporting award
The two scholars will be required to write a paper on New Zealand sports governance
Fairfax Best Provincial Award - Open to all journalists on categories which also include
and administration following the briefings on a topic yet to be decided. It is envisaged
a provincial/suburban newspaper. Fairfax New Zealand adventure and recreation.
the briefings will take place by March 2011. The successful applicants will be
Limited has put up $500 for the best photographic portfolio Community sport is full of colour,
selected by the SPARC Media and Communications Manager and two members
and $500 for the best written portfolio. drama and emotion and we hope to
of the NZSJA Committee and announced at the Sir Terry McLean National Sports
see entries which capture that spirit
Closing Date and tell that story.
Journalism Awards on 3rd December 2010.
The closing date for all material is Friday 29 October Deadline for the Sir John Wells SPARC Sports Journalism Scholarship is 29 October
2010. Entries on the attached form along with $40 (or $55 History of NZSJA 2010. Post entries to NZSJA, PO Box 9076, Newmarket, Auckland 1149. See back
for multiple category entries) should be sent to: Armin The New Zealand Sports Journalists page for entry details.
Lindenberg, NZSJA, PO Box 9076, Newmarket, Auckland Association Inc was established in
1149. Make cheques payable to NZSJA. 1979 with the first National Sports About SPARC
Note: Entries for photo categories to be submitted as high resolution jpegs Journalism Awards held in 1980. SPARC’s mission is to create a sport and recreation environment where more New
on CD - no prints accepted. Zealanders participate, support and win. SPARC is the major sponsor of the Sir Terry
McLean National Sports Journalism Awards.
2010 Sir Terry McLean National Sports Journalism Awards
Judging in the various categories will be carried out following the closing date. Three finalists will be chosen in each category. The 2010 Sir Terry McLean National Sports
Journalism Awards Dinner will be held at the Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna, Auckland on Friday 3 December.
Competition Rules (Terms and Conditions) 4. Entries for photo categories to be submitted as high resolution jpegs on CD. No prints accepted.
1. Judging is conducted by the NZSJA. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 5. An editor’s or station manager’s signature is required to confirm work submitted and in the case of the Young Writer Award that
the writer is either under 25 years of age (as at 29 October 2010) or has spent no more than three years in journalism.
2. Entries must meet all criteria specified in this brochure. Entrants must fill in and send the entry form included in this brochure
with supporting material, and the $40 (single entry) or $55 (multiple category entry). Make cheques payable to the NZSJA. 6. Entrants must pay a $40 or $55 (multiple entries) administration/entry fee to the NZSJA. Note: This entitles the entrant to attend
the awards dinner at no cost.
3. Entrants agree that their portfolio may be used by SPARC at no cost in promoting benefits of sport for all New Zealanders.
Permission for use of material will be requested by SPARC and acknowledgement given to entrants when material is used. 7. The awards are open to all full time or freelance journalists, broadcasters and photographers.
Material must be the entrant’s own work. 8. One entry only permitted per category. Entrants may, however, enter in more than one category.
All entrants will be sent confirmation once their entry has been received.
For more information, contact Armin Lindenberg, Secretary NZSJA Inc: Phone: (09) 914 1840 Mobile: 0274 786 040 Email: arminl@xtra.co.nz
Entry Form I wish to enter the categories I have
I, wish to enter the 2010 Sir Terry McLean TICKED below:
National Sports Journalism Awards. Banklink Award for Sports News
I understand the deadline for entering is Friday 29 October 2010. Print Broadcasting
My address is Wilson Award for Sports Radio
ASB Award for Sports Television
Spencer on Byron Award for Column/Opinion
Steinlager Award for Feature Writing
My telephone number is My email is
Newspapers Magazines
My company or organisation is NZ Herald DJ Cameron Young Writer Award
SPARC Sports Photography Award Portfolio
Details of work submitted
SPARC Recreation/Adventure/Community
Sport Reporting
SPARC Recreation/Adventure/Community
Sport Photography
Sir John Wells Journalism Scholarship
Sign here
Entrant Editor/StationManager Confirmation of
I have read the competition details and agree to abide by them. I acknowledge the right of SPARC Entry (Office use only)
Entry received by:
to use any entries for the purposes stated in the competition rules. All entrants should send this form Attendance at Dinner
and an entry/administration fee of $40 for a single entry or $55 for multiple entries to the NZSJA, PO
I expect to attend the Awards Dinner on 3 December (Please tick)
Box 9076, Newmarket, Auckland 1149. All details are correct at time of print. Date Fee received by:
Please indicate how many extra tickets you may require at $75 each
$ cash or cheque is enclosed.
