RTDNA Canada Announces 2017 National Award Finalists

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 1, 2017) - RTDNA Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the RTDNA Canada National Awards. The entries represent excellence in broadcast and digital journalism in Canada.

The RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and news gathering organizations in radio, television and digital. "As our industry continues to weather a bombardment from many fronts, it is crucial to pause, regroup and celebrate outstanding Canadian journalism," says RTDNA Canada President Ian Koenigsfest. "All nominees should be proud of the exceptional work they have submitted for the RTDNA's prestigious National awards; our industry is stronger because of them."

National winners will be announced at the 2017 National Conference & Awards Gala in Toronto on May 27. To see more information, and to register, visit http://www.rtdnacanada.com/general-information-2017-national-conference/.

2017 RTDNA Awards - National Finalists:

Digital

Adrienne Clarkson Award - Diversity

  • CBC Montreal: Real Talk on Race

  • CBC Nova Scotia: School Board Deals with Racially Charged Incidents

  • CBC Yellowknife: Kitikmeot Women Revive Traditional Inuit Tattoos

Charlie Edwards Award - Spot News

  • CBC Toronto: Rob Ford's Death Coverage

  • CTV Vancouver Island: On-Duty Mountie Killed in Langford Crash

  • Global Edmonton: Fort McMurray Wildfire

Data Storytelling Award

  • CBC Vancouver: Every Parking Ticket Issued in Vancouver Last Year

  • CBC Yellowknife: Is Yellowknife Ready to Reckon with Its Toxic Legacy?

  • CTV News Ottawa: Fort McMurray Fire Spread Comparison Graphic

Digital Media Award (Large Market)

  • CBC Montreal Website: Engaging Our Audience Digitally

  • Global Edmonton: Family Matters

  • NEWS1130.COM

Digital Media Award (Small/Medium Market)

  • CBC Nova Scotia Facebook: CBC.CA/NS

  • CBC Saskatchewan: SK Votes 2016: Brad Wall Wins 3rd Majority in Saskatchewan

  • CBC Thunder Bay: Deep Water

Gord Sinclair Award - Live Special Events

  • CBC Prince Edward Island: CBC Public Forum on Electoral Reform

  • CBC Vancouver: Royal Visit

  • CBC Whitehorse: Yukon Royal Visit

Ron Laidlaw Award - Continuing Coverage

  • CBC Hamilton: Tim Bosma Murder Trial Coverage

  • CBC Nova Scotia: Norwegian-Canadian War Hero

  • Global BC News Online: Fentanyl Crisis in B.C.

  • Global Edmonton: Fort McMurray Wildfire

Sam Ross Award - Editorial / Commentary

  • CBC Montreal: Editorial Value: Politics, Sports and Indigenous Affairs

  • CBC Vancouver: Big Oil vs. Big Whale: Will Pipeline Trump Orca?

  • CTV Calgary: Postscript

Sports Feature Reporting Award (Large Market)

  • CBC Edmonton: Winter Cycling 101

  • CBC Montreal: Montrealer's Collection is a Snapshot of Baseball History

  • Global News BC Online: BC Wrestler's Legendary Career