YAJA AWARD WINNERS

2019

Overall Winner

Creative writing — a journey of self discovery and breaking stereotypes for marginalised foreign domestic workers
BY Katherine Li / Hong Kong Baptist Universit
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Finalists

Young people’s “new religion” to seek help through superstition
BY Vimvam Tong, Tomiris Urstembayeva / Hong Kong University - International Journalism
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Telling Stories Through Love
BY Yeo Sze-G / Nanyang Technological University, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication of Information - Communication Studies
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Best Video

Life of Ups and Downs
BY Shuang "Valerie" Chen / Northwestern University, Editorial Journalism
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Editors' Choice

Taking Their Stories to the Streets - Indigenous Art Program 2019 'Shared Connections'
BY Alicia Selby / Central Queensland University / Communication - Journalism Major
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People's Choice

Puckered lips and selfie sticks - social media is a child’s worst enemy.
BY Rebecca Borg / La Trobe University Victoria / Bachelor of Communications (Journalism)
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Taking Their Stories to the Streets - Indigenous Art Program 2019 'Shared Connections'
Alicia Selby / Central Queensland University / Communication - Journalism Major
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Most Engaged University

Department of Journalism at Hong Kong Baptist University for outstanding efforts in attracting students to YAJA.

2018

(Trophies provided by Ravi Bessabava, Prototyping Coach at the Design Factory Melbourne. Special thanks to Associate Professor Anita Kocsis, Director of Design Factory Melbourne - Made from laser-cut and engraved transparent perspex plates)

Overall Winner

More Than Just Free Wine And Cheese
BY Chloe Lalonde / Concordia University, Montreal / Canada
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Finalists

Hong Kong Street Artists Struggle To Brighten Up The City
Reported by Phoebe Lai; Edited by Robert McGain; Photos edited by Kobie Lee / Hong Kong Baptist University / Hong Kong
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The Stigma Lives On
BY Khethokuhle Mthethwa / North-West University / South Africa
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Best Video

How Chinese Treats Hungry Ghosts
BY Reported by Holly Chik and Michelle Ng; Video edited by Angela Cheung / Hong Kong Baptist University / Hong Kong
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Editors' Choice

Taut: An Exhibition Review
BY Miranda Hine / University of Queensland / Australia
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People's Choice

Chinese Cafe In Nottingham A Relaxing Haven For Tea Lovers
BY Malvika Padin / Nottingham Trent University / England
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Shortlisted

The ‘Secretary of Bass’ Opens Up About Mental Health
BY Noelle Huser / University of Montana / Canada
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The Challenges Facing Indie Musicians In Hong Kong
Reported by Katherine Li and Rachel Yeo; Edited by Jade Li / Hong Kong Baptist University / Hong Kong
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The Australian Obsession
BY Madelyn Smith / The University of Newcastle / Australia
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Sounds Of Change
BY Claire Galloway / Edinburgh Napier University / Scotland
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2017

(Trophies provided by Nasser Samman, Prototyping Coach at the Design Factory Melbourne, at Swinburne University - 20mm plywood and laser engraved)

Overall Winner

Historical Art of Making Toys Dying Infront of Ignorance
By Nadeem Ahmed, Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal, India
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Finalists

Fake Chinese movie now money spinner in Lagos
By Nurudeen Oyewole, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos, Nigeria
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Half Pipe Dream
By Emma Harvey, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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People’s Choice

The Women behind Melbourne label Two Threads
By Anastasia McInerney, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia
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Best Mobile Journalism

Trompe L’ou
By Marcus Johnson, Victorian College of The Arts, Melbourne, Australia
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Editors' Choice

Europeans at the Gallery: Celebrating Art and Business
By Jasmijn van Houten, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia
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Shortlisted

All This Panic: NYC Teenagers Get Real in New Documentary
By Yuri Snell / Curtin University
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Curator of everything. A portrait of a regional gallery owner and his team.
By Marcus Johnson / VCA Graduate
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Le Parcours du Faubourg: Nouméa's Old Colonial Homes
By Michael Brunott / University of Queensland
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A Tale of Two Critics: An Interview with David Stratton
By Richard Houlihan / Griffith Film School
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A XXI century addiction : Are We Too Dependent on Computers to Function Without Them?
By Tetiana Karpus / Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University
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2016

(Trophies provided by Holger Dielenberg from spacetankstudio.com.au - polished stainless steel plate and laser cut)

Winner

Guardians of the Hermitage
By Julia Shimf from St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Finalist

Tickled: When the Funniest Hobby turns into your worst Nightmare
By Ambre Sachet, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
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Finalist

Clothes, Cash, Conscious Consumption
By Madeleine Clarke, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
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Editors' Choice:

Women in Ancient Times
By Melina Livermore, St. Lawrence College, Canada
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People's Choice:

"Fuck fear, Let's Dance": The fearless face behind the "design revolution" of Malaysia
By Abhinay Lakshman, University of Newcastle, Australia
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