TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 10, 2017) - RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in electronic journalism in the Atlantic Region with the finalists for the regional awards.
RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and new gathering organizations in radio, television and digital. "As our industry continues to weather a bombardment from many fronts, it is crucial to pause, regroup and celebrate outstanding Canadian journalism," says RTDNA Canada President Ian Koenigsfest. "All nominees should be proud of the exceptional work they have submitted for the RTDNA's prestigious awards; our industry is stronger because of them."
Atlantic Regional winners will be announced at the regional meeting on April 8 in Halifax, NS. To read more about the meeting, or to register, visit http://www.rtdnacanada.com/2017-atlantic-regional-meeting/.
Congratulations to the finalists for their exceptional work!
2017 RTDNA Awards - ATLANTIC Region Finalists:
Digital
Adrienne Clarkson Award - Diversity
Charlie Edwards Award - Spot News
Digital Media Award (Small/Medium Market)
Ron Laidlaw Award - Continuing Coverage
Gord Sinclair Award - Live Special Events
Multiplatform
Dan McArthur Award - In-depth/Investigative
Radio
Byron MacGregor Award - Best Newscast (Small Market)
Byron MacGregor Award - Best Newscast (Medium Market)
Charlie Edwards Award - Spot News
Dave Rogers Award - Long Feature (Small/Medium Market)
Gord Sinclair Award - Live Special Events
Peter Gzowski Award - Radio News Information Program
Television
Adrienne Clarkson Award - Diversity
Bert Cannings Award - Best Newscast (Small Market)
Bert Cannings Award - Best Newscast (Medium Market)
Charlie Edwards Award - Spot News
Dave Rogers Award - Short Feature (Small/Medium Market)
Dave Rogers Award - Long Feature (Small/Medium Market)
Gord Sinclair Award - Live Special Events
Hugh Haugland Award - Creative Use of Video
Ron Laidlaw Award - Continuing Coverage
Sam Ross Award - Editorial / Commentary
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Small/Medium Market)
Trina McQueen Award - Television News Information Program
About RTDNA
RTDNA Canada is the voice of broadcast and digital journalists and news managers in Canada. We believe an informed public is vital to a democratic society. Canadian Journalisms purpose is to serve the public interest. It is our responsibility to act independently, to be fair and respectful, and to report the facts. The RTDNA Canada Code of Journalistic Ethics, adopted by the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council, is used to measure fairness and accuracy in our profession. We welcome its adoption by all practicing journalists.
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