Category: Media Releases

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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RTDNA Canada Announces East Region Award Finalists

Halifax, NS – (April 27, 2021) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism in the East 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. East Region winners will be announced at the […]

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