Tiser cleans up in Telstra Awards for 2010 (Dec 2010)

Advertiser journalist and Rural Editor, Nigel Austin and photographer, Tait Schmaal were awarded South Australia's Best Rural Journalist and Photographer at the recent 2010 Telstra Rural Media Awards.

Telstra National Sales Manager, Michael McGlashan (pictured left) presented trophies and cheques for $5,000 in prize money to the top performers. Nigel and Tait are also pictured with RMSA president Ian Doyle.

Advertiser journalist and Rural Editor, Nigel Austin and photographer, Tait Schmaal were awarded South Australia's Best Rural Journalist and Photographer at the recent 2010 Telstra Rural Media Awards.

Telstra National Sales Manager, Michael McGlashan (pictured left) presented trophies and cheques for $5,000 in prize money to the top performers. Nigel and Tait are also pictured with RMSA president Ian Doyle.

This is the second time the pair has been recognised for their
excellence in producing work of the highest calibre.

"I'm delighted that two such fitting recipients have again been awarded the top gongs," Mr McGlashan said.
"It's fitting that we also pay tribute to the role local media play in bringing issues of rural importance to the fore," he continued.

"Over the last 12 months, both Nigel and Tait have highlighted a broad range of rural issues impacting local communities.
They've demonstrated a commitment to quality work, across a variety of media."

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