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The Les Murray Award

Award Closes: 28th of February 2025 Value: Up to $10,000 Run By: Australia for UNHCR Further Information: https://www.unrefugees.org.au/get-involved/awards-and-scholarships/les-murray-award/

The Australia for UNHCR – SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition recognises and celebrates the contribution of refugees who are shining a light on the situation of forcibly displaced people.

The winner receives $10,000, generously donated by SBS, in recognition of their work to promote positive awareness and understanding of refugees.

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
Last Updated: 28th of January 2025
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