The Walkley Award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism recognises long-term commitment and achievement in the Australian media. It has been awarded annually since 1994.
The List of winners:
1994: Robert M. Duffield
1995: John Stubbs
1996: Max Fatchen
1997: Paul Chadwick
1998: Maurie Ferry, ABC South East Radio, Bega
1999: Tony Koch
2000: Paul Murphy
2001: Estelle Blackburn
2002: Quentin Dempster, The 7.30 Report, ABC TV
2003: Julie Duncan, Journalism Educator, South Australia
2004: Phil Wilkins
2005: Australian Cartoonist's Association
2006: Colleen Egan, The Sunday Times
2007: Gerard Noonan
2008: Pamela Bone
2009: Tony Stephens
2010: Cameron Forbes
2011: WikiLeaks
2012: Peter Cave
2013: Caroline Jones
2014: Peter Greste
2015: Trevor Sykes