Carla Jaeger of The Age has won the Young Journalist of the Year Quill for her coverage of Netball Australia.

This award is sponsored by Wilnic Family Trust.

Judges’ statement

Carla Jaeger's dogged reporting about the crisis crippling Netball Australia saw her uncover failures within the organisation which ultimately led to the resignation of the sport’s chief executive. An impressive exclusive which had real impact.

Highly Commended

Carly Douglas, Herald Sun, body of work

Shortlisted

Chelsea Bunting, Geelong Advertiser, body of work

Holly Edwards-Smith, Sky News Australia, body of work