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Find out about the judging process of the Queensland Memory Awards.

Who are the judges?

  • Applications for the Queensland Memory Awards are assessed by panels of independent judges.
  • Judging panels are made up of members with subject matter expertise relevant to the fellowship they are judging. Panels are made up of members who offer a diversity of perspectives and experiences
  • The judges for the 2025 Queensland Memory Awards were:
    • Dr Alexis Kallio - Deputy Director of Research, Queensland Conservatorium. 
    • Angela Baily - President Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, curator, photographer.
    • Anna Raunik - Executive Director, Content, State Library of Queensland. 
    • Annabel Lloyd - City Archivist, Brisbane City Council Archives.
    • Carol Go-Sam - Senior Lecturer, Indigenous Engagement, School of Architecture, University of Queensland.
    • Catherine Chambers - Director Heritage, Department of Environment, Science and Innovation.
    • David Fagan - RNA Councillor and former Editor of the Courier Mail.
    • Dianne Byrne - historian and former John Oxley Library Librarian.
    • Elise O'Neill - A/Team Leaser eResources, Metadata Services.
    • Erica Hart - Program Director Queensland Music Festival and past Librarian at QPAC
    • Dr Fiona Foley - Academic, artist, inaugural 2020 Monica Clare Research Fellow.
    • Gavin Bannerman - Director, Queensland Memory, State Library.
    • Professor Geoff Gin - Associate Professor, History, Discipline Convenor in History at the University of Queensland.
    • Dr Helen Gregory - historian
    • Jackie Ryan - Writer, creative 
    • Professor Jean Burgess - Professor of Digital Media in the Digital Media Research Centre and School of Communication, Queensland University of Technology.
    • Jon Piccini - Academic historian at Australian Catholic University.
    • Dr Lauren Istvandity - Researcher in popular music heritage and memory studies, Griffith University, Lecturer within the School of Business and Creative Industries at the University of the Sunshine Coast, 2017 John Oxley Library Fellow.
    • Margaret Cook - Historian and heritage consultant.
    • Morgan Strong - Digital Transformation Manager, Queensland Art Gallery.
    • Mary Howells - historian and 2022 Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Fellow.
    • Dr Max Brierty - Indigenous philosophy Research Fellow, University of Queensland, 2022 Monica Clare Research Fellow.
    • Emeritus Professor, Peter Little - Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Governing Committee and Professor of Law, Queensland University of Technology 
    • Rebekah Butler - Executive Director, Museum and Gallery Services Queensland.
    • Robyn Hamilton - Lead, Collection Building, State Library of Queensland.
    • Dr Sam Hames - Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of Queensland.
    • Dr Shirleene Robinson - Senior Curator of Oral History at the National Library of Australia. Shirleene has published extensively on LGBTIQ history and HIV and AIDS history, she’s a Queenslander and has worked as an academic for the University of Queensland. Shirleene was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in 2022 for significant service to the LGBTIQ community to marriage equality, and to history.
    • Tenneil Murray - Director, First Nations Strategy, State Library of Queensland.
    • Thom Blake - historian.
    • Dr Yorick Smaal - School of Humanities, Language and Social Science. Dr. Yorick Smaal is a respected academic specialising in LGBTQA+ history in Australia, particularly Queensland, known for his research and publications on the topic.

How are applications assessed?

  • Application checked for completeness and eligibility by State Library of Queensland.  
  • Eligible applications are then forwarded to an independent judging panel.
  • judges read and assess the applications against the selection criteria.  
  • Judges decide on a shortlist and one successful applicant for each category. 
  • Judges may require an in-person interview with shortlisted applicants for more information. 
  • Judges award the applicant with the highest merit against the selection criteria as the successful applicant. Panels must decide on one successful application only per category. 

Other information

  • The judges may, at their discretion, consult with other experts to assist in evaluating the merits of each application, including contacting the applicant's referees.
  • The judges may, at their discretion, move an application to an additional or different category if they feel the application is more relevant or also relevant to that category.
  • The outcomes of the judging process are final, and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into regarding decisions or the judging process.
  • Judges may not award a category if there are not applications of suitable merit.
  • Judges must disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest as soon as they become aware of them. The State Library of Queensland records all conflicts of interest, perceived, potential and actual. The conflict of interest is managed by the State Library.

If you have any questions about the Queensland Memory Awards or the judging process, please contact fellowships@slq.qld.gov.au

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