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| | 1994: PINA Press Freedom and Free Flow on Information Award
Awarded in Apia, 1994. In 1996 when PINA was planning to hold its annual convention in Tonga, the Tongan government banned New Zealand journalist Michael Field from attending.
The reason was that Mr Field had written stories critical of the Tongan government. In protest, the Observer asked PINA to relocate its convention if the Tongan government would not lift its ban on Mr Field.
PINA did not, so the Observer boycotted the convention and returned the award to PINA. That is why there is no image of it in the box on the left.
|  | 1997: Pacific Investigative Journalism Award (Special Commendation) University of Papua New Guinea
“For commitment and defence of rigorous and probing journalism.”
Awarded in Port Moresby, 1999. | | | 1998: Index on Censorship
“Gold Winner of Freedom of the Press Award presented by the International Press Awards.”
Awarded in London, 1998. | |
ard_3.jpg" border="0" /> | 1998: Commonwealth Press Union (CPU) Astor Award for Press Freedom
Awarded in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia 1998. |  | 1999: Animal Advocate Award
“For being a voice for the Voiceless SAFE (Save Animals from Exploitation).”
Awarded in Apia, 1999. | | | 2000: "World Press Freedom Hero" Award, International Press Institute (IPI)
"In recognition of his (Savea Sano Malifa) courage and dedication to the principles of freedom of opinion and expression.”
Awarded in Boston, 2000.
To find out more information about this award, please visit:
http://www.freemedia.at/Heroes_IPIReport2.00/31Sano.htm | | | 2001: PINA/PNG Media Council Press Freedom Award
“Savea and Jean Malifa, Samoa Observer - For their Fearless Defence of the Right to the People of Samoa to Freedom of Information and Expression.”
Awarded in Madang, 2001. |  | 2003: Deputy Prime Minister Misa Telefoni
“In recognition of Outstanding Work for Samoa News Media.”
Awarded in Apia, 2003. |
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