Archive
29 Jan

Canadian Journalism Foundation seeking nominations for Excellence in Journalism Award

<p>News organizations that foster originality, show courage and ensure accuracy—with a resulting impact on the community they serve—are encouraged to apply for the annual Canadian Journalism Foundation <a href="http://cjf-fjc.ca/content/excellence-journalism-award">Excellence in Journalism Award</a>. News organizations across the country can review the <a href="http://cjf-fjc.ca/awards_excell_criteria">criteria</a> before applying using the <a href="https://cjffjc.wufoo.eu/forms/cjf-excellence-in-journalism-award-2014/">online form</a>.

READ MORE
27 Jan

Catherine McKercher wins Association of Educators in Journalism and Mass Communication award

<p><img align="left" alt="" class="imagecache-thumbnail inline-image" hspace="10" src="http://j-source.ca/sites/www.j-source.ca/files/imagecache/thumbnail/images/Catherine McKercher_0.PNG" title="" />Retired journalism professor Catherine McKercher and her partner, Vinny Mosco, have been named joint recipients of the Association of Educators in Journalism and Mass Communication Professional Freedom and Responsibility award.</p>

READ MORE
17 Jan

Michener Awards Foundation accepting applications for journalism fellowships

<p>The Michener Awards Foundation is offering two fellowships to encourage excellence in journalism that serves the public interest. Applications will close on February 21, 2014 for both.</p><p>The Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Journalism, supported by a grant from the BMO Financial Group, will be awarded to a mature journalist to devote up to four months to complete a reporting project.</p>

READ MORE
7 Jan

Nominations open for Canadian Journalism Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award

<p>Nominations are being accepted <a href="https://cjffjc.wufoo.eu/forms/cjf-lifetime-achievement-award-nomination-2014/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online</a> for the annual Canadian Journalism Foundation <a href="http://cjf-fjc.ca/awards_lifetime" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lifetime Achievement Award</a>. The award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to journalism in Canada. Deadline for nominations is <strong>Jan. 30, 2014</strong>.</p>

READ MORE
7 Jan

Deadline approaching for 2014 Canadian Hillman Prize

<p>The Sidney Hillman Foundation is now accepting nominations for the <a href="http://www.hillmanfoundation.org/canadian%20hillman%20prize" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2014 Canadian Hillman Prize</a> honouring excellence in journalism in service of the common good. The Hillman Prize seeks out the best investigative reporting that draws attention to social or economic injustice and hopefully leads to corrective measures. We strive to recognize discernment of a significant news story, resourcefulness and courage in reporting, skill in relating the story and the impact of the coverage.</p>

READ MORE
6 Jan

National Newspaper Awards accepting submissions

<p><strong>The National Newspaper Awards (NNAs) will begin accepting entries for the 2013 competition on Dec. 15, 2013.</strong></p><p>Entries are being accepted in each of the 22 categories between Dec. 15, 2013, and Jan. 15, 2014.</p><p>To be eligible, an entry must have been published first in 2013, in English or French, by a Canadian daily newspaper (whether in print or online) or by an online publication that has met criteria established by the NNA Board of Governors in accordance with the rules of entry.</p>

READ MORE
19 Dec

Apply for the E.U-Canada Young Journalist Award

<p>The European Union Delegation to Canada is pleased to announce the 2014 edition of the European Union-Canada Young Journalist Award.</p>

READ MORE
18 Dec

Deadline approaching for Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award

<p>Applications are being accepted online as the Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award enters its fifth year. Canadian photojournalists who have been in the business less than five years – from students to freelancers to photographers working at regional publications – are encouraged to submit their portfolios for consideration. <strong>The deadline for submissions is</strong> <strong>Jan. 9, 2014</strong>.

READ MORE
17 Dec

Atkinson Fellowship in Public Policy accepting applications

<p>The Atkinson Charitable Foundation, the Honderich Family and the <em>Toronto Star</em> are launching their annual search for an experienced journalist who is ready to pursue a one-year, in-depth examination of an emerging or challenging public policy issue.</p>

READ MORE
1 Nov

Vancouver Sun leads with 5 wins at Jack Webster Awards

<p>The <em>Vancouver Sun</em> led the pack with five wins at the Jack Webster Awards. The awards acknowledge excellence in journalism in British Columbia.</p><p>For a complete list of the award winners, <a href="http://www.jackwebster.com/new/news.php?id=71">click here</a>. </p>

READ MORE