Congratulations to photo-journalist Bafana Mahlangu

The winners of the 2011 brandhouse Responsible Drinking Media Awards were announced at a cocktail reception ceremony at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, this week.

The awards acknowledged winners in five different categories, following a judging process of at least 60 entries received

The winners are:

• Bafana Mahlangu (Sowetan) - Best Photograph (Prize money of R10 000)
• Bronwyn May (reviewme) - Best Online and Blog (Prize money of R10 000)
• Dalena Theron (Kuier magazine) - Journalist of the Year (Prize money of R10 000)
• Cape Argus (Wall of Shame) - Best Print (Prize money of R10 000)
• Phiri Cawe (Vukani) - Best Community (Prize money of R5 000)

“We congratulate the winners and are very grateful of their support in entering the first ever Responsible Drinking Media Awards. These journalists are true ambassadors for responsible drinking and through their work, they have helped to raise awareness associated with various alcohol issues and helped promote responsible drinking,” said Priscilla Singh, Corporate and Brand PR Manager at brandhouse.

“The media’s role in spreading the word about responsible drinking cannot be underestimated. We need to recognise their contribution in raising awareness and helping to change consumer behaviour,” Singh said.

The judging panel comprised leading media authorities Ruda Landman and Chris Moerdyk and well-known counselling psychologist, author and lecturer from the Western Cape, Jason Bantjes. A Deloitte representative verified that the judging was conducted in a fair and legitimate manner.