Category: Awards

RTDNF Canada 2022 Scholarship Program Opens

Teachers tell your students. Students tell your classmates.   The RTDNF Canada Scholarship program is now accepting applications for more than $17,000 in scholarships including two new awards.  All applications must have been produced for a school assignment in 2021-2022 for a journalism or communications program at a Canadian college or university.  There is no fee to apply.  RTDNF Canada Scholarships  $2000 […]

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RTDNA Canada 2023 Awards Submissions are open

*UPDATE* The awards submission period has been extended to February 3, 11:59 PT. It’s that time of year again! RTDNA Canada Awards 2023 Submissions are now open. These awards will be presented in 2023 for the best in audio, digital, and video journalism first published in 2022.  RTDNA Canada’s Board has a new Awards Committee. We have […]

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RTDNA Canada launches Hall of Fame

RTDNA Canada’s Awards Committee is excited to announce the launch of the RTDNA Canada Hall of Fame. We have created a Hall of Fame to recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of audio, digital and video journalism. Inductees will include the giants of our industry, the leaders who shape the future, the innovators who enhanced news gathering, […]

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Now open: nominations for the RTDNA Canada 2022 Lifetime Achievement Awards

If you know a person who has shown excellence during the course of their career in broadcast and digital journalism please take a moment to nominate them by filling out this Nomination Form. Final deadline to nominate is Friday, March 11, 2022. The RTDNA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and continued excellence […]

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RTDNA Canada 2022 Awards Submissions Now Open

It’s that time of year again! RTDNA Canada 2022 Awards submissions are now open. These awards will be presented in 2022 for the best in audio, video, and digital journalism first published in 2021. For full details on how to submit your work click here. To review awards criteria for Regional and National award categories […]

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RTDNA Canada 2021–2022 Awards News

In a couple of months we will invite you to submit your best work for journalism published in 2021 by entering the 2021-2022 RTDNA Canada Awards. These awards will be presented in 2022. We listened to your feedback and back by popular demand, Multiplatform has been added (along with Audio, Digital and Video) in the following awards […]

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Call for Judges: 2021-2022 RTDNA Canada Awards

Interested in volunteering to be a judge? You can register directly on RTDNA Canada’s Award site now: https://rtdnaawards.com/judges. We want to expand and diversify our judging pool by recruiting different levels of experience; different skill sets; and a wider number of news entities including, but not limited to, editors, directors, photojournalists, employees at smaller news […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2021 National Award Winners

Toronto, ON – (June 3, 2021) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism for the National RTDNA Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations, and news gathering organizations in video, audio and digital. Congratulations to the winners for their exceptional work! 2021 RTDNA Award […]

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RTDNA Canada is proud to announce that APTN News will receive the prestigious President’s Award

Toronto, ONTARIO (June 3, 2021) – The RTDNA Canada President’s Award is presented annually to honour individuals, stations, companies, or groups. The recipient can come from within or outside the ranks of field. The President’s Award is the highest honour bestowed by the association to acknowledge individuals and organizations who have brought recognition and distinction […]

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RTDNA Canada announces Darrell Bricker, Global Chief Executive Officer, Public Affairs and Sean Simpson, Vice President, Public Affairs – Ipsos, as the 2021 recipient of the Bill Hutton Award of Excellence

Toronto, ON (June 3, 2021) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to announce Darrell Bricker, Global Chief Executive Officer, Ipsos and Sean Simpson, Vice President – Public Affairs, Ipsos will receive the 2021 RTDNA Bill Hutton Award of Excellence. Formerly known as the “Friend of RTDNA Canada Award” the award was renamed in 2009 to honour […]

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RTDNA Canada is pleased to announce Scott Metcalfe as the 2021 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award

Toronto, ON (June 2, 2021) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Scott Metcalfe as the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Service Award. The RTDNA Canada Distinguished Service Award honours a member who has played a major role in the continuing success of RTDNA Canada. The award is presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2021 East Region Award Winners

Halifax, NS – (May 18, 2021) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism in the East Region with the winners for the regional awards. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations, and news gathering organizations in video, audio and digital. Congratulations to the winners for their exceptional […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2021 West Region Award Winners

Vancouver, BC – (May 18, 2021) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism in the West Region with the winners for the regional awards. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations, and news gathering organizations in video, audio and digital. Congratulations to the winners for their exceptional work! 2021 RTDNA […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2021 Prairie Region Award Winners

Calgary, AB – (May 18, 2021) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism in the Prairie Region with the winners for the regional awards. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations, and news gathering organizations in video, audio and digital. Congratulations to the winners for their exceptional work! 2021 RTDNA […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2021 Central Region Award Winners

Toronto, ON – (May 18, 2021) -RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism in the Central Region with the winners for the regional awards. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and newsgathering organizations in video, audio and digital. Congratulations to the winners for their exceptional work! 2021 […]

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RTDNA Canada congratulates Janet Brown as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the West Region

Vancouver, BC – (May 18, 2021) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Janet Brown who has distinguished herself through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of her career in journalism and news broadcasting. RTDNA President Fiona Conway said, “Congratulations Janet! I am thrilled your colleagues have chosen to celebrate you with this honour. […]

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RTDNA Canada congratulates Eric Rankin as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the West Region

Vancouver, BC – (May 18, 2021) -RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Eric Rankin who has distinguished himself through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of his career in journalism and news broadcasting. RTDNA President Fiona Conway said, “Although Eric retired in 2020 it is not said lightly that he has had a […]

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RTDNA Canada congratulates Dave Barry as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the West Region

Vancouver, BC – (May 18, 2021) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Dave Barry who has distinguished himself through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of his career in journalism and news broadcasting. RTDNA President Fiona Conway said, “Dave has had a major role in journalism in western Canada. Dave has mentored countless […]

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RTDNA Canada congratulates Peter Wugalter as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Prairies Region

Calgary, AB – (May 18, 2021) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Peter Wugalter who has distinguished himself through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of his career in journalism and news broadcasting. RTDNA President Fiona Conway said, “I am always so happy to recognize those behind the scenes who make our work […]

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RTDNA Canada congratulates Paul Dunphy as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Prairies Region

Calgary, AB – (May 18, 2021) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Paul Dunphy who has distinguished himself through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of his career in journalism and news broadcasting. RTDNA President Fiona Conway said, “Congratulations Paul on being recognized by your colleagues! Your audience has come to rely on […]

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RTDNA Canada congratulates Harry Forestell as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the East Region

Halifax, NS – (May 18, 2021) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Harry Forestell who has distinguished himself through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of his career in journalism and news broadcasting. RTDNA President Fiona Conway said, “Harry has covered every major story in the Maritimes and he is an important voice […]

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RTDNA Canada congratulates Donna Allen as a recipient for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the East Region

Halifax, NS – (May 18, 2021) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Donna Allen who has distinguished herself through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of her career in journalism and news broadcasting. RTDNA President Fiona Conway said, “Congratulations Donna! You are integral to your team as a leader and mentor.  Never afraid […]

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RTDNA Canada congratulates Sharon Murphy as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Central Region

Toronto, ON – (May 18, 2021) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Sharon Murphy who has distinguished herself through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of her career in journalism and news broadcasting. RTDNA President Fiona Conway said, “Sharon has been there for so many major events in Canadian News and she’s become […]

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RTDNA Canada congratulates Lis Travers as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Central Region

Toronto, ON – (May 18, 2021) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Lis Travers who has distinguished herself through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of her career in journalism and news broadcasting. RTDNA President Fiona Conway said, “Anyone who has been fortunate to work with Lis knows she is a mentor, friend, […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces National Award Finalists

Toronto, ON (April 29, 2021) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism for the National RTDNA Canada Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations, and news gathering organizations in video, audio and digital. National Award winners will be announced, virtually, June 3, 2021. Congratulations […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces Prairie Region Award Finalists

Calgary, AB – (April 27, 2021) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism in the Prairie Region with the finalists for the regional awards. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and newsgathering organizations in video, audio and digital. Prairie Region winners will be announced at the […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces Central Region Award Finalists

Toronto, ON – (April 27, 2021) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism in the Central Region with the finalists for the regional awards. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and newsgathering organizations in video, audio and digital. Central Region winners will be announced at the […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces West Region Award Finalists

Vancouver, BC – (April 27, 2021) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in broadcast and digital journalism in the West Region with the finalists for the regional awards. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations, and news gathering organizations in video, audio and digital. The West Region winners will be announced […]

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