RTDNA Canada Recognizes Bell Media News Properties with 43 National and Local News Awards

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TORONTO (June 13, 2022) – Recognized for exceptional achievements in electronic and digital journalism, Bell Media congratulates its team members on their 43 wins from the 2022 RTDNA National and Local News Awards. Announced Saturday evening by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), Bell Media won a total of 36 National and Local News awards. In addition, CTV NATIONAL NEWS Medical Correspondent Avis Favaro and Los Angeles Bureau Chief Tom Walters were each presented with an esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award, highlighting their exemplary service and contributions to journalism. The RTDNA also recognized current and former Bell Media employees with Regional Lifetime Achievement Awards, acknowledging their excellent work and dedication within their roles. The recipients include CTV Winnipeg General Manager Jeff Bollenbach (Prairie Region); retired CTV Windsor anchor Jim Crichton (Central Region); former Canada AM Production Manager Marie O’Neill (Central Region); and CTV London reporter Nick Paparella (Central Region). Additionally, CTV Winnipeg News Director Karen Mitchell was recognized with a Distinguished Service Award for her outstanding contributions to the continuing success of RTDNA Canada. “On behalf of everyone at CTV News, I extend my sincere congratulations to all of our nominees and winners,” said Michael Melling, Vice President, CTV News. “These honours are a testament to the exceptional storytelling and journalistic integrity upheld by this organization. A special congratulations goes out to the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service awards. These trusted Canadian journalists have served as true leaders throughout their careers, demonstrating remarkable skill and a longstanding commitment to excellence in our industry.” CTV News was recognized with numerous top National honours, including Overall Excellence in Digital for CTVNews.ca’s coverage of Federal Election 2021 and the COVID-19 pandemic; the Digital Breaking News award for coverage of the death of Prince Philip; and Best Feature News for a profile of Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon. The network’s multiplatform story “Canada’s Residential Schools: A Legacy of Trauma” was awarded with Best Continuing Coverage, and CTV’s W5 was honoured for Excellence in Sports Reporting for its profile of Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse. In the local news categories, CTV Vancouver received two awards, including Best Breaking News (Large Market) and Best TV Newscast (Large Market) for CTV NEWS AT SIX. CTV Atlantic was recognized with Best Breaking News (Small/Medium Market) and Excellence in Sports Reporting. CP24 was honoured with the National award for Best News App, and TSN’s coverage of the 2021 QUEEN’S PLATE earned a National win for Sports – Live Special Events. The following is a summary of Bell Media’s 2022 RTDNA Canada awards: National Awards Digital Best News App Bell Media Digital – CP24 App Breaking News CTVNews.ca – Death of Prince Philip Overall Excellence in Digital CTV News – CTVNews.ca’s Coverage of Federal Election 2021 and the COVID-19 Pandemic Multiplatform Continuing Coverage CTV News – Canada’s Residential Schools: A Legacy of Trauma Excellence in Innovation, Sponsored by Dejero CTV News & CTVNews.ca – Maps for Federal Election 2021 Video Excellence in Sound CTV News – The Chebucto Head Foghorn Excellence in Sports Reporting CTV News – W5: The Coach Feature News CTV News – Mary Simon: From Nunavik to Rideau Hall News – Live Special Events CTV News – HRH Prince Philip, 1921 – 2021 Sports – Live Special Events TSN – 2021 Queen’s Plate Best Canadian Local News Winners Video Breaking News (Large Market) CTV Vancouver BC – Devastated by Catastrophic Floods Breaking News (Small/Medium Market) CTV Atlantic – Shelter Protest: Forced Eviction Prompts Chaos Excellence in Sports Reporting CTV Atlantic – No Limits: Deaf Referee Tackles Barriers to Reach His Goals TV Newscast (Large Market) CTV Vancouver – CTV News at 6: BC’s Flooding Catastrophe Regional Awards: Eastern Region Video Breaking News (Small/Medium Market) CTV Atlantic – Shelter Protest: Forced Eviction Prompts Chaos Excellence in Sports Reporting CTV Atlantic – No Limits: Deaf Referee Tackles Barriers to Reach his Goals Opinion CTV Atlantic – Responsibility & Freedom Regional Awards: Prairie Region Digital Excellence in Data Storytelling CTV Winnipeg – Care home outbreaks Multiplatform Excellence in Innovation, Sponsored by Dejero CTV Calgary – Live COVID-19 Test Video Audio-Visual Storytelling (Small/Medium Market) CTV Regina – Princess Bella’s Castle Regional Awards: Central Region Multiplatform Investigative Excellence CTV News Toronto – Taxi Scam Video Breaking News (Large Market) CTV News Toronto – Barrie Tornado: July 15th, 2021 Excellence in Sports Reporting CTV Ottawa – Her Reasons to Fight Feature News (Large Market) CTV Montreal – Access inside an ICU: ICU challenges News – Live Special Events CTV Montreal – Quebec municipal elections TV Newscast (Large Market) CTV News Toronto – CTV News Toronto at Six: June 8th, 2021 TV Newscast (Small/Medium Market) CTV London – Terror in London Regional Awards: Western Region Audio Radio Newscast (Small/Medium Market) C-FAX 1070 – Victoria Today Video Breaking News (Large Market) CTV Vancouver – BC Devastated by Catastrophic Floods Breaking News (Small/Medium Market) CTV Vancouver Island – Bridge Protest Excellence in Editing (Large Market) CTV Vancouver – Tribute to those we’ve lost Excellence in Editing (Small/Medium Market) CTV Vancouver Island – Finding a Fan Excellence in Sports Reporting CTV Vancouver Island – Deaf Pitcher Feature News (Small/Medium Market) CTV Vancouver Island – Gib’s Trucks TV Newscast (Large Market) CTV Vancouver – CTV News at 6: BC’s Flooding Catastrophe TV Newscast (Small/Medium Market) CTV Vancouver Island – CTV News at Six About RTDNA RTDNA Canada is the voice of electronic and digital journalists and news managers in Canada. The members of RTDNA Canada recognize the responsibility of broadcast and digital journalists to promote and to protect the freedom to report independently about matters of public interest and to present a wide range of expressions, opinions, and ideas. The RTDNA Canada Journalistic Code of Ethics, adopted by the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council, is used to measure fairness and accuracy in our profession.