The Voiceless team at the 2010 Voiceless Grants Awards. Photo by David Price.

On 2^nd December, the who’s who of the animal protection movement took over Sydney Town Hall for Voiceless’s seventh annual Awards Event. Guests were treated to vegan canapés and cocktails as this year 10 grants, totalling nearly $200,000, were awarded to those who work so tirelessly behind the scenes for animals.

Voiceless Council member Dr Deidre Wicks and partner, Prof Roy Green of UTS enjoy a welcome cocktail.  Photo Sue Murray

The second annual Voiceless Media Prize was also awarded to Howard Sacre and Liam Bartlett of 60 Minutes (Nine Network) for their exposé on the factory farmed pig industry, The Hidden Truth. 

The MC for the evening was journalist Robyn Williams AM, presenter of the Science Show on ABC Radio National and Voiceless Council member. Renowned ecologist, author and animal behaviourist Prof. Marc Bekoff flew in on a special visit from the US to give the keynote address. 

Ondine Sherman, Marc Bekoff and Brian Sherman at the Voiceless 2010 Grants Awards. Photo by Sue Murray.

Guests were treated to a moving performance by ARIA-nominated singer-songwriter Holly Throsby.

To view some video highlights of the evening, please follow this link

Holly Throsby performing at the Voiceless 2010 Grants Awards. Photo by Sue Murray.

The evening was made possible by the support of our event patron Charlie Teo and his family, as well as our sponsors: Hunter Hall International Limited, Bio-Distributors Tasmania, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Liane Rossler, Chameleon Corporate Communications and Nudie Foods.

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