We are pleased to announce the recipients of the GAF9 Awards, recognizing excellence in research, communication, and visual storytelling.
MARILYN PORTER BEST PRESENTATION PRIZE
Awardee: Nilanjana Biswas
Title: COUNTING THE UNCOUNTED: GENDERED LABOUR IN THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA'S NORTHERN TERRITORY
MERYL J WILLIAMS BEST POSTER PRIZE
Awardee: Sunae Lee
Title: CHANGING GENDER ROLES IN DIVING FISHING- A CASE STUDY OF JAPAN
M. C. NANDEESHA BEST PHOTO PRIZE
Winner: Jessie Jr Varquez
Photo Title: Arranging slipmouths on a drying rack in Bantayan Island, the Philippines.
The exposure to extreme heat poses difficulty to women working in the post-harvest fisheries.
The winning photo is part of the Dried Fish Matters project
1st Runner-Up: Muhammad Alzaki Tristi
Photo Title: Every morning in Karangasem, Bali, the wives of fishers wait for their husbands to return from the sea, joining them to pull the jukung (small boat) ashore. This daily scene highlights the vital role women play in sustaining both family livelihoods and coastal life.
2nd Runner-Up: Renz Prudenciado
Photo Title: Mending nets, making ends meet: She and her into every stitch.
We congratulate all awardees for their outstanding contributions and thank all participants for their meaningful work toward advancing gender justice in aquaculture and fisheries.