The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is now accepting applications for its annual Excellence in Journalism Award.

The award honours “news organizations that embrace ideals of journalistic excellence – accuracy, independence, accountability, courage, originality, etc.” There are two categories:

• small/medium or local/regional
• large or national media

The deadline for submissions is March 5 and the winners will be announced at a gala in Toronto on June 10.

Past winners include The Winnipeg Free Press, The Tyee, The Canadian Press and The St. John’s Telegram.

For further information about the award and submission guidelines, visit the CJF website.