TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 27, 2017) - RTDNA Canada is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 RTDNA Canada National Awards. Awards were presented this evening at the 2017 National Conference and Awards Gala.
RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and news gathering organizations in radio, television, and digital. All National Award finalists have already won a Regional RTDNA Award in either Atlantic Canada, Central Canada, the Prairies, or BC. The winners below represent the best of the best. "Congratulations to the winners for another year of breathtaking work which kept our judges busy in all our regions," said RTDNA Canada President Ian Koenigsfest. "On all platforms, the entries were of an exceptional calibre illustrating yet again that winning an RTDNA Award of Excellence is a true indicator of industry distinction. Everyone has risen to the challenge and produced memorable work, well done!"
2017 RTDNA Awards - National Winners:
Digital
Adrienne Clarkson Award - Diversity
Charlie Edwards Award - Spot News
Data Storytelling Award
Digital Media Award (Small/Medium Market)
Digital Media Award (Large Market)
Gord Sinclair Award - Live Special Events
Ron Laidlaw Award - Continuing Coverage
Sam Ross Award - Editorial/Commentary
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Small/Medium Market)
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Large Market)
Multiplatform
Dan McArthur Award - In-Depth or Investigative
Radio
Adrienne Clarkson Award - Diversity
Byron MacGregor Award - Best Newscast (Small Market)
Byron MacGregor Award - Best Newscast (Medium Market)
Byron MacGregor Award - Best Newscast (Large Market)
Charlie Edwards Award - Spot News
Dave Rogers Award - Short Feature (Small/Medium Market)
Dave Rogers Award - Short Feature (Large Market)
Dave Rogers Award - Long Feature (Small/Medium Market)
Dave Rogers Award - Long Feature (Large Market)
Dick Smyth Award - Creative Use of Sound
Gord Sinclair Award - Live Special Events
Peter Gzowski Award - News Information Program
Ron Laidlaw Award - Continuing Coverage
Sam Ross Award - Editorial/Commentary
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Small/Medium Market)
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Large Market)
Television
Adrienne Clarkson Award - Diversity
Bert Cannings Award - Best Newscast (Small Market)
Bert Cannings Award - Best Newscast (Medium Market)
Bert Cannings Award - Best Newscast (Large Market)
Charlie Edwards Award - Spot News
Dave Rogers Award - Short Feature (Small/Medium Market)
Dave Rogers Award - Short Feature (Large Market)
Dave Rogers Award - Long Feature (Small/Medium Market)
Dave Rogers Award - Long Feature (Large Market)
Gord Sinclair Award - Live Special Events
Hugh Haugland Award - Creative Use of Video
Ron Laidlaw Award - Continuing Coverage
Sam Ross Award - Editorial/Commentary
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Small/Medium Market)
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Large Market)
Trina McQueen Award - News Information Program
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