The ABC has won 11 of the 20 categories at this year's Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) Tasmanian Media Awards, while WIN News reporter Brent Costelloe took home the prestigious journalist of the year award.The judges said Mr Costelloe's exclusive coverage of the Tasmanian government's plan to phase out greyhound racing was a stand-out among a strong field, with the story also named the best coverage of a breaking news event.WIN News reporter Brent Costelloe, pictured with Sophie Kuryl and Alex Johnston, took home the prestigious journalist of the year award. (ABC News: Greg Szabo)They said his recognition as journalist of the year was a reflection of "not just his storytelling, but the relationships, hustle and consistency he brings to the job every day".The Keith Walsh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism was awarded to The Mercury's political editor David Killick.The lifetime achievement award is a peer-nominated prize which, for more than four decades, has been awarded annually to journalists who have made the "most outstanding contribution" to the craft.The peer-nominated Keith Walsh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism was awarded to The Mercury's political editor David Killick. (ABC News: Greg Szabo)The judges said Mr Killick had been a "leading light of Tasmania's media" for more than two decades."David is renowned for getting to the heart of an issue quickly, asking the right questions, and holding governments from all sides and at every level to account without fear or favour," they said.The awards ceremony, hosted at the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Saturday night, also included a tribute to the late political cartoonist Jon Kudelka.The two-time Walkley Award winner was diagnosed with an inoperable brain cancer in 2024 and died in February this year.ABC wins in 11 categoriesABC journalist Chris Rowbottom was awarded best print news story for his coverage of a push to build Hobart's $1.13 billion AFL stadium. (ABC News: Greg Szabo)ABC journalist Chris Rowbottom was awarded best print news/text story for his coverage of the dramatic and divisive push to build Hobart's $1.13 billion AFL stadium.The award for best video news story was given to ABC reporter Adam Holmes for his coverage of issues surrounding Tasmania's farmed salmon industry.ABC Tasmania News Editor Emily Bryan said the future of the salmon industry and the Macquarie Point stadium were both significant issues for the state."Our journalists know they have a responsibility to keep reporting on these issues with depth, nuance and accuracy, and they strive to do that every day," Ms Bryan said."It's encouraging to see so many diverse stories recognised across platforms and media outlets and, importantly, from regional communities where we know strong local storytelling is so valued by audiences."The award for best video news story was given to ABC reporter Adam Holmes for his coverage of issues surrounding Tasmania's farmed salmon industry. (ABC News: Greg Szabo)Mr Holmes was also awarded the excellence in legal reporting award for his body of work, while Mr Rowbottom took home the sports coverage award.Another ABC winner on the night was Sophie Jaggers, who was recognised as best new journalist for her work throughout the year, including exclusive court coverage.Kate Nickels won best TV camera work for her body of work, while Morgan Timms won best news image for the way she captured the search for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer in thick Tasmanian bushland.Ms Timms and Louise Miolin also won the regional and community news award for their feature story on Cape Barren Island's Aboriginal community marking 20 years since the historic return of their land.Morgan Timms and Louise Miolin won the regional and community news award for their feature story on Cape Barren Island's Aboriginal community. (ABC News: Greg Szabo)The health reporting award went to Fiona Blackwood for her coverage of an artificial eye maker who was ordered to stop working after multiple clients made complaints about his work.Madeleine Rojahn was given the public service journalism award for her reporting of children being kept in adult custodial facilities, and the state government's attempts to block the release of information surrounding it.The arts and culture reporting award was awarded to Ebony ten Broeke for her body of work.The arts and culture reporting award was awarded to ABC journalist Ebony ten Broeke for her body of work. (ABC News: Greg Szabo)Some of the winners from other news organisations included Adam Morton from the Guardian, whose story on the no-confidence vote against Premier Jeremy Rockliff was awarded best comment or analysis.Mr Morton also took home the science, technology and environment award for his body of work.Adam Morton from the Guardian, whose story on the no-confidence vote against Premier Jeremy Rockliff was awarded best comment or analysis. (ABC News: Greg Szabo)SBS journalist Kerrin Thomas won the feature, documentary or current affairs award for her coverage of the restoration of Wybalenna on Flinders Island.Ebony Abblitt from ARN was awarded the best audio news story for her coverage of the salmon mortality crisis.Her colleague Olivia Hicks was given the award for best audio feature, documentary and podcast for her coverage of Romany Wake pushing for change following the murder of her mother.Business and finance journalist Nina Hendy won the award for freelance journalism.