Since its establishment in 1996, by former USP lecturer Dr Philip Cass, Wansolwara has gained a reputation for its in-depth stories and refreshing perspectives of the Pacific region.
SPREP Vision Pasifika Climate Change Media Awards
2022 Winner, Tertiary Level Journalism Student Category
2009 Winner, Print edition, Student Category
2010 Winner, Print edition, Student Category
PINA/ SPREP Award for Environmental Journalism
2007 Winner, Student Category, Best Print Story
Ossie Awards
Journalism Education Association 2009 Highly commended, Print edition, Best News Story
2007 Winner, Print edition, Best News Story
2007 Highly commended, Print edition, Best News Story
2006 Highly commended, Print edition, Best News Story
2006 Highly commended, Print edition, Best Feature Story
2005 Highly commended, Print edition, Best News Story
2004 Winner, Print edition, Best Regular Publication (any medium)
2002 Winner, Print edition, Best Regular Publication (any medium)
2000 Winner, Online edition, Best Regular Publication
2000 Highly commended, Print edition, Best Regular Publication
1999 Highly commended, Print edition, Best Regular Publication
Fiji Awards for Media Excellence (FAME)
2008 Best Student Journalist
2007 Winner, Print edition, Best News Story
2007 Winner, Student Journalist of the Year
2005 Winner, Best Print News Story
Fiji Human Rights Commission Award
1999 Winner, Media Category