Jim Parish OAM honoured with the 2025 Michael Law Award.
Tasmania’s Community Broadcasting community is celebrating one of its own as Jim Parish OAM receives the 2025 Michael Law Award from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. The award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to community broadcasting and stands as the highest individual honour in the sector. For Jim, it represents the culmination of more than four decades of work dedicated to keeping community radio strong, reliable, and connected.
Jim began his radio journey in Hobart, working with the ABC as a technical officer and trainer. In 1981 he began volunteering at 7SAE FM, now Huon FM, which marked the start of his lifelong dedication to community broadcasting. Over the years he has provided technical expertise, mentorship, and leadership to many Tasmanian community stations. From building and maintaining transmitters to training new volunteers, Jim has played a central role in keeping local stations on air and thriving.
Since 2015, Jim has also served as Treasurer and committee member for Technorama, the national organisation that supports technical excellence and professional development in community broadcasting. His steady leadership, financial insight, and deep technical knowledge have been vital in strengthening Technorama’s work as a hub for training, problem-solving, and collaboration across the sector.
Jim’s recognition also marks a significant milestone for Technorama, as he joins fellow committee member and past president John Maizels, who also received the Michael Law Award in 2018. With two members of its leadership now honoured with this national accolade, Technorama’s influence on the strength and sustainability of Australian community broadcasting is clear. Both Jim and John exemplify Technorama’s mission to empower stations through knowledge sharing, cooperation, and a shared commitment to the technical craft that underpins every broadcast.
In celebrating Jim’s achievement, the community broadcasting sector acknowledges not only an individual career of remarkable service but also the collective effort of Technorama and its volunteers. Their work ensures that community radio across Australia continues to innovate, connect, and serve audiences with resilience and pride.
