Author: Diane Pellerin

RTDNF Canada and CBC Announce Inaugural David Suzuki Scholarship Recipient

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 26, 2024 RTDNF Canada and CBC Announce Inaugural David Suzuki Scholarship Recipient TORONTO, ON — CBC and RTDNF Canada are pleased to announce that Tharsha Ravichakaravarthy from Seneca Polytechnic has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the CBC David Suzuki Scholarship. Named for the world-renowned Canadian environmentalist and science […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2024 Best National News and Canadian Local News Awards Winners

Toronto, ON (November 4) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Best National and Canadian Local News Awards. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news gathering organizations in audio, digital, and video.  Congratulations to these winners for their exceptional work! 2024 RTDNA Canada […]

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Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina and CTV News Announce Inaugural Recipients of the Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship

– Emerging Canadian journalists Rukhsar Ali and Andre Joseph Cordeiro named inaugural Fellows – – In partnership with RTDNF Canada and Massey College, the new fellowship program supports young journalists exploring a subject of significance to Canadians – TORONTO (October 28, 2024) – CTV News and Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina are pleased […]

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RTDNF Canada announces 2023-2024 Scholarship Award Recipients

TORONTO, ON (Friday, October 25, 2024) — “We are thrilled to reveal the recipients of the RTDNF scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year,” said Bill Amos, President of RTDNF. Maria Collins from the University King’s College for the Atlantic Association of Broadcasters Scholarship awarded to a student from the Atlantic provinces. Annabel Bessem from Langara […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2024 East Region Award Winners

Halifax, NS (October 8, 2024) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence.   RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news gathering organizations in audio, digital and video.    Congratulations to all for their excellent work!   2024 RTDNA Awards East Region Winners AUDIO   […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2024 West Region Award Winners 

Vancouver, BC (October 8, 2024) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence.   RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news gathering organizations in audio, digital and video. Congratulations to the winners for their excellent work!   2024 RTDNA Awards West Region Winners AUDIO Best […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2024 Central Region Award Winners 

Toronto, ON (October 8, 2024) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence.   RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news gathering organizations in audio, digital and video.   Congratulations to the winners for their excellent work!   2024 RTDNA Awards Central […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2024 Prairie Region Award Winners 

Calgary, AB (October 8, 2024) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and newsgathering organizations in audio, digital and video. Congratulations to the winners for their excellent work!   2024 RTDNA Awards Prairies Region Winners   AUDIO Best Podcast 680 […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 Distinguished Service Award Winners

Toronto (October 7, 2024)  RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour the following individuals with its 2024  Distinguished Service Award. RTDNA Canada’s Distinguished Service Award is presented to members who have played a major role in the continuing success of RTDNA Canada. The award is given in recognition and appreciation of outstanding contribution and exemplary distinguished service […]

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RTDNA Canada announces the 2024 Central Regional Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

Nancy Allen“It is my honour to recognize these individuals who have given so much. They are leaders, mentors, teachers — whose contributions have inspired colleagues and left an indelible mark on their newsrooms,” says Lis Travers, President, RTDNA Canada. RTDNA Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service […]

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RTDNA Canada announces the 2024 Prairies Regional Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

“It is my honour to recognize these individuals who have given so much. They are leaders, mentors, teachers — whose contributions have inspired colleagues and left an indelible mark on their newsrooms,” says Lis Travers, President, RTDNA Canada. RTDNA Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and […]

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RTDNA Canada announces the 2024 Eastern Regional Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

“It is my honour to recognize these individuals who have given so much. They are leaders, mentors, teachers — whose contributions have inspired colleagues and left an indelible mark on their newsrooms,” says Lis Travers, President, RTDNA Canada. RTDNA Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and […]

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RTDNA Canada announces the 2024 Western Regional Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

“It is my honour to recognize these individuals who have given so much. They are leaders, mentors, teachers — whose contributions have inspired colleagues and left an indelible mark on their newsrooms,” says Lis Travers, President, RTDNA Canada. RTDNA Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award Winner

RTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award Winner Toronto, ON (September 24, 2024) RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Tchadas Leo with the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award awarded to a journalist who displays excellence in the coverage of original (enterprise) journalism on a single topic, investigative reporting or continuing coverage of a beat or a major breaking and developing […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 President’s Award Winner

Toronto, ON (September 24, 2024) — RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Jean LaRose with its 2024 President’s Award. Jean LaRose is a First Nations citizen from Abenaki First Nation of Odanak in Quebec.  In 2002, La Rose became the CEO of APTN, the first Indigenous broadcaster in the world with programming by, for and about Indigenous Peoples.  During his tenure, LaRose […]

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2024 National Awards Presentations and Networking Events

National Awards Presentations and Networking! This year’s RTDNA Canada 2024 Awards Gala will be hosted at the Old Mill Hotel in Toronto. Date: Saturday, November 2nd 2024  Evening Program: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Bear Pit Session 7:15 pm to 10:00 pm – Dinner and Awards Presentation (50/50 DRAW).  […]

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2024 Regional Awards Presentations and Networking Events

Regional Awards Presentations and Networking! This year, RTDNA is taking it back a step and focusing on the source of great journalism – connection. By providing opportunities for individuals to attend their own Regional Awards Presentation and Networking Event, we offer something we’ve been missing…a chance to connect! Join us at the upcoming regional events […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 National Awards Finalists

2024 RTDNA Canada Awards National Finalists Toronto, ON July 3, 2024 – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the National Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and newsgathering organizations in audio, digital, and video. National Awards winners will be announced Saturday, November 2nd, […]

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