TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2017 /CNW/ - To celebrate and honour excellence in journalism across the country, The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) welcomes submissions for its 2017 awards program. The awards recognize journalistic achievements of both individuals and news organizations, and provide unique opportunities for those early in their careers. The deadline for all awards is Feb. 24, 2017.
"The CJF's annual awards recognize the contributions and achievements of news organizations large and small—and both young and veteran journalists—in carrying on Canada's tradition of great journalism that informs, engages and challenges audiences, helping to build a better democracy and country in the process," says Christopher Waddell, chair of the CJF awards committee and associate professor with Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication.
The awards now open for submissions are:
CJF-Globe and Mail Internship for Investigative Journalism *NEW
This new internship will bring an early-career journalist to The Globe and Mail to pursue a six-month long investigative journalism project—focussed on public accountability, corporate responsibility and government funding—under the guidance of editors and senior reporters.
The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for the intern to stretch his or her investigative journalism skills with the help of some of the country's best reporters and editors.
Read the award details.
CJF Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism
This award honours a Canadian organization that embodies exemplary journalism with a resulting impact on the community it serves. There are two winners, one for large media and one for small. Read the award details.
CJF Innovation Award
At a time when news organizations face unprecedented challenges, this award recognizes innovations that have a demonstrated impact in advancing the quality and viability of journalism. The winner will receive $10,000, with thanks to sponsor Chevrolet. Read the award details.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to journalism in Canada. The recipient will have demonstrated, throughout his/her career, a commitment to the highest journalistic standards and ideals. His/her work and contribution to the field and society should serve as a model that inspires excellence in others. We encourage nominations from all categories of journalism. Read the award details.
CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships
These fellowships allow two Indigenous journalists early in their careers (one to 10 years of experience) to explore issues of interest while being hosted by CBC News for one month at its Indigenous Centre in Winnipeg. A stipend of $3,000, all associated travel and accommodation costs, and a per diem for meals and other reasonable expenses will be covered by the CJF. Thank you to RBC Foundation and CN, and individual donors Rosemary Speirs, CJF honorary governor, and Isabel Bassett, former chair and CEO of TVO, for their generous support of these fellowships. Read the award details.
The Landsberg Award
In partnership with the Canadian Women's Foundation, this award recognizes a working journalist doing exceptional research, analysis and writing through a gender lens about women's equality issues. Journalists working in print, broadcast and online news reporting are eligible to apply. The award is named after Michele Landsberg—award-winning Canadian journalist, author, social activist and feminist. The award recipient will receive a $5,000 prize from the Canadian Women's Foundation. Read the award details.
Greg Clark Award
This award is unique in Canadian journalism, designed to offer early-career journalists (one to five years of experience) a chance to gain insight and meet key decision-makers on their beats. The successful applicant will get an opportunity to spend up to a week observing the inner workings of an organization not usually accessible to the working journalist. This award is generously supported by Shaw Communications and the Toronto Star. Read the award details.
All recipients will be recognized at the annual CJF Awards (#CJFawards) at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto on June 8. Early-bird rates for tickets and tables are available until March 31.
About The Canadian Journalism Foundation
Established in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes excellence in journalism by celebrating outstanding journalistic achievement. Our signature events include an annual awards program featuring a must-attend industry gala where Canada's top newsmakers meet Canada's top news people. Through J-Talks, our popular speakers' series, we facilitate dialogue among journalists, business people, academics and students about the role of the media in Canadian society and the ongoing challenges for media in the digital era. The foundation also supports journalism websites J-Source.ca (English) and ProjetJ.ca (French) and fosters opportunities for journalism education, training and research.
SOURCE Canadian Journalism Foundation
Natalie Turvey, Executive Director, The Canadian Journalism Foundation, 416-955-0396, [email protected]
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