National and network awards were handed out in Toronto this past weekend by the RTDNA, who honour the very best in programming, stations and news gathering organizations in radio, television, and on digital platforms.
Global rounded up awards for Best Newscast, the Adrienne Clarkson Award for Diversity, the Charlie Edwards Award for Spot News, and the Dave Rogers Award for Short Feature, while “CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme” was given the Bert Cannings Award for Best Network Television Newscast for the third year in a row. CBC took home accolades like the Dan McArthur Award for In-depth/Investigative and the Digital Media Award.
“Many of these awards are named after the people who founded our association back in 1962 and those who have made a significant contribution to our profession.” said RTDNA Canada President Ian Koenigsfest in a press release following the event. “As we enter our 52nd year as an association I am thrilled with the exceptionally high standard of all the entries this year. The innovators and pioneers in the Canadian news profession who launched this association would be proud of the quality of electronic and digital journalism that continues today. Congratulations to all the winners.”
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