AACTA announces $50,000 Reg Grundy Award for the best new and original TV entertainment program

September 7, 2020 9:48

AACTA has announced a new annual $50,000 competition for the best new and original TV entertainment program, in the name of industry icon Reg Grundy.

Established in partnership with Grundy’s wife, Joy Chambers-Grundy, chairman of RG Capital, author and businesswoman, the Award is designed to keep Grundy’s heritage of hard work and entrepreneurial spirit alive whilst finding a home to foster the next generation’s brilliant and creative ideas.

Grundy was a leader in adapting entertainment formats for local audiences in Australia and across the world. The adaptations he worked on included Sale of the Century and Blankety Blanks, as well as Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, The Price is Right, Perfect Match and dramas including Sons & Daughters, Prisoner and Neighbours.

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Hannah Blackiston

Hannah Blackiston was the deputy editor of Mumbrella. She worked with the company from March 2019 to November 2020.

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