A multicultural upbringing, two Avondale mentors and a government grant has given an alumna confidence to share the stories of culturally diverse mothers in Canberra.

Faithful creatives should use the “trailblazing” spirit of pioneering filmmaker Gabe Reynaud to tell stories that matter, says the recipient of Manifest’s most prestigious award.

A photographer whose faith called him from pastor of the Written to the Created Word of God will receive Manifest’s most prestigious award this year.