Walkley Foundation

THEIR MISSION The Walkley Foundation celebrates and supports great Australian journalism. WHO THEY ARE The Walkley Foundation was established by Sir William Gaston Walkley and the first awards were handed out in 1956. In 2018, the Walkley Foundation received another generous bequest from the Walkley family. This time from June Andrews, William Walkley’s sister in law. The bequest continues the legacy of excellence in Australian journalism. The Walkley Foundation is an independently-funded company limited by guarantee with tax-deductible status. Their objectives are to: Recognise great Australia Lift the craft of journalism through professional development Ensure a sustainable Foundation