Kirk LaPointe, CBC Ombudsman

Kirk LaPointe, CBC Ombudsman

Original Nomination:

Kirk LaPointe, CBC Ombudsman

Original Nomination:

Kirk LaPointe has enjoyed an illustrious career in journalism in Canada. His career highlights can be viewed at http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=4740921&locale=en_US&trk=tyah

In his career, Kirk has managed newspapers, news agencies, television and online media for more than 25 years. Kirk has helped launch media and participated in revitalizing media. He has served as a reporter, editor, teacher and television host. In addition to his work as the Ombudsman for the CBC, Kirk teaches at the graduate school of journalism at University of British Columbia and writes a blog on media ethics, standards and change at www.themediamanager.com.

In his role as CBC ombudsman, Kirk has pushed the envelope for transparency and I respectfully suggest he represented the public’s interest in holding the national public broadcaster to high standards in several controversial cases.

He would make an excellent choice as Newsperson of the Year