Meander Valley Gazette reporter Sharon Webb has been recognised in the 2020 Tasmanian Media Awards.
Ms Webb’s work has been shortlisted in two categories: Public Service Journalism and Best Media Story.

The three stories submitted for each category were all front page Gazette stories in 2019, charting the progress of the controversial Westbury prison issue in the Meander Valley.

Ms Webb, who has a 30-year newspaper career in Tasmania and London, said it’s unusual for a non-daily news outlet to be included in the awards.

‘The shortlisting recognises the Gazette’s strength in reflecting and informing the Meander Valley community,’ she said.

Award winners will be announced on 15 May.