TORONTO (May 27, 2017) – CTV News and Bell Media Radio properties were honoured for excellence in electronic journalism during the annual
RTDNA of Canada National Conference Gala in Toronto this evening.
Before an audience of fellow electronic journalists and news managers, the RTDNA honoured
CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LISA LAFLAMME with the distinguished Bert Cannings Award for Best Network Television Newscast for the sixth consecutive year.
CTV Toronto took home the Bert Cannings Award for Best Large Market Television Newscast for
CTV NEWS AT SIX, and
CTV Kitchener was named Best Medium Market Newscast for the second year in a row.
W5 took home multiple national awards, including the Trina McQueen Award for Best Television News Information Program.
“CTV News is privileged to deliver to Canadians news they can trust,” said Wendy Freeman, President, CTV News. “Our national and local teams strive every day to deliver the highest quality coverage of the issues and events that matter, while upholding the best journalistic practices. We’re honoured to be recognized by the RTDNA this evening, and to stand among Canada’s great journalists who share our passion for excellence in storytelling.”
In total, Bell Media properties took home 13 awards this evening, bringing the 2017 tally of national and regional RTDNA awards to 47, including two prestigious regional Lifetime Achievement Awards for CTV Montreal’s
Mutsumi Takahashi and CTV Calgary’s David Spence.
On the radio front, Bell Media’s radio stations NEWSTALK 1010 (Toronto) received National Award honours, garnering the Peter Gzowski Award for Best Radio News Information Program adding to its regional wins. In sports, TSN took home a national award for Feature Sports Reporting.
The following is a complete summary of the CTV News and Bell Media Radio RTDNA Canada awards for 2017, including awards given out this evening:
National and Network Awards (Awarded May 27, 2017, Toronto)
National Television
Bert Cannings Award – Best Television Newscast (Medium Market)
CTV Kitchener: Bosma Verdict
Feature Sports Reporting Award (Small/Medium Market)
CTV Kitchener: On the Roster: Blind Curlers
Dave Rogers Award – Best Short Feature (Large Market)
CTV Ottawa: Making an Impression: 13-Year-Old Evan Sharma is Being Called “The Next Picasso”
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News
CTV Ottawa: Sinkhole Swallows Rideau Street
Bert Cannings Award – Best Television Newscast (Large Market)
CTV Toronto:
CTV NEWS AT SIX
Hugh Haugland Award – Creative Use of Video
CTV Vancouver: Secret Bowling Alley
Feature Sports Reporting Award (Large Market)
CTV Winnipeg: Picture Perfect
Network Television
Bert Cannings Award – Best Television Newscast
CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LISA LAFLAMME
Adrienne Clarkson Diversity Award
W5: After Ebola
Trina McQueen Award – Best Television News Information Program
W5: Episode 50-15: Lifetime Penalty/The Ringmaster
Dave Rogers Award – Best Long Feature
W5: In Their Footsteps
Feature Sports Reporting Award
TSN: Dear Momma
Network Radio
Peter Gzowski Award – Best Radio News Information Program
NEWSTALK1010: Suffering in Silence
Regional Awards: Central Region (Awarded April 22, Toronto)
Data Storytelling Award
CTV Ottawa: Fort McMurray Fire Spread Comparison Graphic
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature (Large Market)
NEWSTALK1010: City Hall Lunacy: James Moore
Sam Ross Award – Editorial / Commentary
NEWSTALK1010: Pulse Nightclub Aftermath: Jim Richards
Bert Cannings Award – Best Newscast (Medium Market)
CTV Kitchener: Bosma Verdict
Bert Cannings Award – Best Newscast (Large Market)
CTV Toronto:
CTV NEWS AT SIX
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News
CTV Ottawa: Sinkhole Swallows Rideau Street
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature (Small/Medium Market)
CTV Kitchener: Calendar Girls
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature (Large Market)
CTV Ottawa: Making An Impression: 13-Year-Old Evan Sharma is Being Called “The Next Picasso”
Dave Rogers Award – Long Feature (Small/Medium Market)
CTV Windsor: Windsor Essex EMS Ride Along
Gord Sinclair Award – Live Special Events
CP24: Olympic Parade
Hugh Haugland Award – Creative Use of Video
CTV Toronto: In an Officer’s Shoes
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Small/Medium Market)
CTV Kitchener: On the Roster: Blind Curlers
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Large Market)
CTV Ottawa: Joe Sandulo in the Battle of his Life
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mutsumi Takahashi, CTV Montreal
Regional Awards: Prairie Region (Awarded April 29, Calgary)
Sam Ross Award – Editorial / Commentary
CTV Calgary: Postscript
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature (Large Market)
CTV Calgary: Transplant Reunion
Dave Rogers Award – Long Feature (Large Market)
CTV Edmonton: Mustang Ride
Hugh Haugland Award – Creative Use of Video
CTV Edmonton: HIV
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Large Market)
CTV Winnipeg: Picture Perfect
Lifetime Achievement Award
David Spence, CTV Calgary
Regional Awards: BC Region (Awarded April 22, Vancouver)
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News
CTV Vancouver Island: On-Duty Mountie Killed in Langford Crash
Byron MacGregor Award – Best Newscast (Medium Market)
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Bert Cannings Award – Best Newscast (Medium Market)
CTV Vancouver Island:
CTV NEWS AT SIX
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News
CTV Vancouver: Snowstorm
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature (Small/Medium Market)
CTV Vancouver Island: Bus Boy
Gord Sinclair Award – Live Special Events
CTV Vancouver: The Royal Visit
Hugh Haugland Award – Creative Use of Video
CTV Vancouver: Secret Bowling Alley
Ron Laidlaw Award – Continuing Coverage
CTV Vancouver: Fentanyl Epidemic
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Large Market)
CTV Vancouver: Life On The Line: The Nolan Bellerose Story
Regional Awards: Atlantic Region (Awarded April 8, Halifax)
Adrienne Clarkson Award – Diversity
CTV Atlantic: Being Muslim: New Home, New Challenges
Ron Laidlaw Award – Continuing Coverage
CTV Atlantic: Red Tape: Family Fights for Lost Boy
Sam Ross Award – Editorial / Commentary
CTV Atlantic: Freedom’s Not Just Another Word: Reflections on the Sacrifice of Those Who Served
Sports Feature Reporting Award (Small/Medium Market)
CTV Atlantic: Maritime Referees: A Closer Look at the Men in Stripes
Trina McQueen Award – Television News Information Program
CTV Atlantic: We Remember: Of Service and Sacrifice