Winners and Finalists 2025
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Best Patriotic Story (free)
Best Feel Good Story (free)
Best Multicultural Story (free)
Best Feature/Cover Story
Best Photo Journalism
Best Podcast
Best Website/Digital Edition/APP
Best Feel Good Story (free)
Best Multicultural Story (free)
Best Feature/Cover Story
Best Photo Journalism
Best Podcast
Best Website/Digital Edition/APP
Best Patriotic Story (free)
Best Feel Good Story (free)
Best Multicultural Story (free)
Best Blog Column/Videocast/Podcast
Best Feature/Cover Story
Best Industry Feature
Best Company Feature
Best Investigative Article
Best Podcast
Best Content Marketing Campaign
Best Website/Digital Edition/APP
Best Feel Good Story (free)
Best Multicultural Story (free)
Best Blog Column/Videocast/Podcast
Best Feature/Cover Story
Best Industry Feature
Best Company Feature
Best Investigative Article
Best Podcast
Best Content Marketing Campaign
Best Website/Digital Edition/APP
Best Patriotic Story (free)
Best Feel Good Story (free)
Best Multicultural Story (free)
Best Blog Column/Videocast/Podcast
Best Feature/Cover Story (NEW)
Best Service Article
Best Lifestyle Article
Best Investigative Article
Best Travel Story
Best Photo Journalism
Best Video Content
Best Podcast
Best Content Marketing Campaign
Best Email Newsletter Design
Best Website/Digital Edition/APP
Best Feel Good Story (free)
Best Multicultural Story (free)
Best Blog Column/Videocast/Podcast
Best Feature/Cover Story (NEW)
Best Service Article
Best Lifestyle Article
Best Investigative Article
Best Travel Story
Best Photo Journalism
Best Video Content
Best Podcast
Best Content Marketing Campaign
Best Email Newsletter Design
Best Website/Digital Edition/APP
Best Patriotic Story (free)
Best Feel Good Story (free)
Best Multicultural Story (free)
Best Blog Column/Videocast/Podcast
Best Daily News/Sports Coverage
Best Continuing Coverage of a Story
Best Investigative Article
Best Photo Journalism
Best Local Community News/Sports
Best Video Content
Best Podcast
Best Email Newsletter Design
Best Website/Digital Edition/APP
Best Feel Good Story (free)
Best Multicultural Story (free)
Best Blog Column/Videocast/Podcast
Best Daily News/Sports Coverage
Best Continuing Coverage of a Story
Best Investigative Article
Best Photo Journalism
Best Local Community News/Sports
Best Video Content
Best Podcast
Best Email Newsletter Design
Best Website/Digital Edition/APP
Best Patriotic Story (free) - Academic
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On The Record The Resurgence of Canadian Pride Rex Astorga, Reporter
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Toronto Observer ‘Like Americanos, but without the malarkey’ Abby Russchen, Reporter
Rebecca Hudescu, Editor
Lisa Yeung, Editor
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SILVER:
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UBC Journalism A Taste of Home Jasmine Ng, Reporter
Alfred Hermida, Faculty editor
Uytae Lee, Faculty editor
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GOLD:
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Working Draft magazine A Chance to Dream Sofia Peralta-Baron, Writer
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Best Feel Good Story (free) - Academic
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Toronto Observer ‘Proud’ to be Canadian Rhea Lodhiya, Reporter, photographer
Conrad Murphy, Editor
Lisa Yeung, Editor
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UBC Journalism Vancouver's Food Rescue Service Tia Sacks, Reporter
Alfred Hermida, Faculty editor
Uytae Lee, Faculty editor
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GOLD:
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Working Draft magazine Moving Through Grief Grace Willmer, Writer
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Best Multicultural Story (free) - Academic
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Algonquin Times Woodroffe campus after dark: a tribute to the overnight cleaning crew Grinje Randa Bringi, Reporter
Nathalia Lencioni, Editor-in-chief
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GOLD:
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Black on the Ballot A Time for Change But at What Cost? Nana aba Duncan, Host
Erin Tolley, Research Lead & Production Support
Garvia Bailey, Executive Producer & Producer
Hannah Sung, Executive Producer
Joyce Tran, Production Assistance
Reza Dahya, Sound Engineer
Britney Andrews, Research Assistance
Kaitlin Gallant, Research Assistance
Chantel Jeremiah, Research Assistance
Taryn Rerrie, Research Assistance
Elaine Stam, Design
Velma Morgan, Additional Support
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Toronto Observer The third place: how cultural cuisine helps strengthen Canadian identity for immigrants Ceci Leung, Reporter, photographer
Mai Ha, Editor
Lisa Yeung, Editor
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SILVER:
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UBC Journalism She Speaks in Power Katrianna Skulsky, Reporter
Alfred Hermida, Faculty editor
Uytae Lee, Faculty editor
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Working Draft magazine Pushing Through Prejudice Josh Lakatos, Writer
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Best Feature/Cover Story - Academic
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Algonquin Times Two days in the Algonquin College spa Claire Donnan, Reporter
Nathalia Lencioni, Editor-in-chief
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SILVER:
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UBC Journalism Pyar is Pyar Chaimae Chouiekh, Reporter
Alfred Hermida, Faculty editor
Uytae Lee, Faculty editor
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GOLD:
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Working Draft magazine More Than Words Zoé Buissé, Writer
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Best Photo Journalism - Academic
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On The Record Toronto Protestors Rally In Solidarity With Lebanon and Palestine Laviza Syed, Repoter/Photographer
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Toronto Observer Mindfulness tea ceremony brings calm after Toronto's winter storms Heli Bhavsar, Reporter, photographer
Lisa Yeung, Editor
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SILVER:
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UBC Journalism Food without borders Bismah Mughal, Reporter and photographer
Alfred Hermida, Faculty editor
Uytae Lee, Faculty editor
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GOLD:
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Working Draft magazine Chasing Fire Georgia Dyck, Photographer, Writer
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Best Podcast - Academic
GOLD:
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Black on the Ballot Black on the Ballot Nana aba Duncan, Host
Erin Tolley, Research Lead & Production Support
Garvia Bailey, Executive Producer & Producer
Hannah Sung, Executive Producer
Joyce Tran, Production Assistance
Reza Dahya, Sound Engineer
Britney Andrews, Research Assistance
Kaitlin Gallant, Research Assistance
Chantel Jeremiah, Research Assistance
Taryn Rerrie, Research Assistance
Elaine Stam, Design
Velma Morgan, Additional Support
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Red River College Polytechnic Journalism Deserted: Inside one of Canada's poorest neighbourhoods Skye Anderson, Reporter-Editor-Host
Matthew Frank, Reporter-Editor-Host
Alex Lambert, Reporter-Editor-Host
Ben Little, Reporter-Editor-Host
Massimo De Luca Taronno, Reporter-Editor-researcher
James Turner, Advisor, music writer
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Reimagining News The Pill and Beyond: How Women’s Experiences with Birth Control Change Over Time. This episode combines powerful first-person storytelling with expert insight to explore how birth control impacts women physically, emotionally, and socially throughout the Martha Gai, Reporter/Host/Producer
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The Signal Podcast Park Boundaries: A Podcast Matthew Bambrick, Reporter, mixer
Maria Collins, Reporter, host
Irving Eamon, Reporter, host
Indra Egan, Reporter, writer
Gabrielle McLeod, Reporter, social media/trailer
Linus Mulherin, Reporter, writer
Anna Rak, Producer, reporter
Alex Walsh, Reporter
Jennifer Waugh, Reporter, writer
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SILVER:
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We Met U When... We Met U When...Season 3 Adam Floujeh, S3Ep.1 Co-producer & narrator
Martha Nyakuan Gai, S3Ep.1 Co-producer
Yanika Saluja, S3Ep.1 Co-producer & series host
Gabrielle McMann, S3Ep.2 Co-producer & narrator
Katerina Zeni, S3Ep.2 Co-producer
Hania Noor, S3Ep.3 Co-producer & narrator
Alyssa Reid, S3Ep.3 Co-producer
Akosua Yeboah, S3Ep.3 Co-producer
Vanessa Tiberio, S3Ep.4 Co-producer & narrator
Zaina Razek, S3Ep.4 Co-producer
Leonor Dias, S3Ep.5 Co-producer & narrator
Chloe Kim, S3Ep.5 Co-producer
Noel Tesfa, S3Ep.5 Co-producer
Alexa DiFrancesco, S3Ep.5 Co-producer
Leonor Dias, Producer, S3 Bonus Eps.1&2
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Best Website/Digital Edition/APP - Academic
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Algonquin Times Algonquin Times Sammy Hutchinson, App Team Lead
Dylan Chan, App Design Lead
Alexander Hum, App Developer
Paul King, Developer
Vasileios Tselios, Managing Editor
Jade Louise Greenwood, Managing Editor
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MUSE Magazine MUSE Magazine Issue XXX Sydney Toby, Editor-in-Chief
Zahara Wong-Groenewald, Creative Directo
Isabella Persad, Online Director
Paton Morrison, Marketing Director
Jillian Morris, Print Director
Rachel Heany, Business Director
Nic Lindegger, Head of Editorials
Natalie Viebrock, Head of Layout
Nathan Zhe, Head of Photography
Hadleigh Green, Head of Videography
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GOLD:
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Sheridan College - Journalism Backstage Pass Mabel Williams, Project Coordinator
Carolyn Chang, Art Director
Karter Doyle, Writer
Isaac Hung, Writer
Bridget Laur, Writer
Tarrah Habibi, Writer
Amanda Ruggiero, Designer
Aidan Banks, Videographer
Julia Bakes, Designer
Logan Girard, Designer
Medhir Phutane, Researcher
Khushi Arora, Researcher
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Best Patriotic Story (free) - Business
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Environment Journal Elbows Up for the Energy Transition Connie Vitello, Editor
Corinne Lynds, VP, Content
Todd Latham, President
Nick Krukowski, Publisher
Gord Alexander, Creative Director
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SILVER:
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HR News Canada We’re far more than simply ‘not American’: What it means to be Canadian Todd Humber, Editor-in-Chief
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Law360 Canada Canada’s top judge declares ‘in this country, the rule of law is non-negotiable’ Cristin Schmitz, Ottawa Bureau Chief
Jen Lauriault, Copy Editor
Matthew Grace, Editor-in-Chief
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GOLD:
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The York University Magazine The. Immigrant City John Lorinc, Writer
Deirdre Kelly, Assigning and handling editor
Chris Robinson, Photographer
James Nixon, Art Director
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University Affairs Believe Edward Swan, Art Director
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Best Feel Good Story (free) - Business
SILVER:
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Investment Executive Bruce Sellery is on a mission Kevin Press, Editorial Director
Alisha Hiyate, Managing Editor
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Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario Youth champions become mental health leaders Victoria Alarcon, Communications Officer/Writer
Kimberley Kearsey, Managing Editor/Communications Project Manager
Marion Zych, Director of Communications
Dr. Doris Grinspun, Chief Executive Officer
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The York University Magazine Flamenco Messenger Deirdre Kelly, Writer and Editor
Horst Herget, Photographer
James Nixon, Art Director
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trucknews.com Love of trucking fuels Tench’s time behind the wheel Leo Barros, Associate Editor
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GOLD:
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U of T Magazine When Words Won't Cooperate Alison Motluk, Writer
Scott Anderson, Editor
Marta Iwanek, Photographer
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Best Multicultural Story (free) - Business
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Change Made Studios / Lead Podcasting How a Social Worker Helps Immigrants Rebuild in Canada Amanda Cupido, Executive Producer
Sid Naidu, Executive Producer
Maggie John, Host
Megan Camlasaran, Editor
Dr. Paul Caulford, Supervising Producer
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Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario RNJ - The Landscape of change: An in-depth look at how multicultural perspectives transform heath systems and health care. Kimberley Kearsey, Managing Editor, writer
Marion Zych, Publisher
Doris Grinspun, CEO
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REMI Network Tackling Affordability with Cultural Intelligence Erin Ruddy, Editor
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GOLD:
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The York University Magazine The Future Reimagined Neil Armstrong, Writer
Deirdre Kelly, Assigning and handling editor
Horst Herget, Photographer
James Nixon, Art Director
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SILVER:
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University Affairs How Edward Akuffo’s curiosity sparked new international relations Josh Kozelj, Journalist
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Best Blog Column/Videocast/Podcast - Business
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Canadian Forest Industries First Cut Andrew Snook, Editor
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GOLD:
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HR News Canada Editor's Notes Todd Humber, Editor-in-Chief
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Investment Executive Industry Kevin Press, Editorial Director
Alisha Hiyate, Managing Editor
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Law360 Canada The Friendly Bar Series Concillia Muonde, Writer
Jen Lauriault, Copy Editor
Yvette Trancoso, Analysis Editor
Matthew Grace, Editor-in-Chief
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University Affairs Santé mentale au Québec l’Initiative sur la santé mentale étudiante (ISME),
l’Observatoire sur la santé mentale étudiante en enseignement supérieur (OSMÉES),
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Best Feature/Cover Story - Business
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Canadian Forest Industries Changing the daily grind Andrew Snook, Editor
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Investment Executive Manulife Wealth’s ‘significant transformation’ Jonathan Got, Reporter
Kevin Press, Editorial Director
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Law360 Canada Exclusive: SCC’s Karakatsanis J. says job is ‘so extraordinary, it’s hard to think about doing anything else’ Cristin Schmitz, Ottawa Bureau Chief
Richard Skinulis, Analysis Editor
Matthew Grace, Editor-in-Chief
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SILVER:
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TEACH Magazine Everything is Awe-Some: Showing Young Students the Power of Awe Carol Gutierrez, Author
Wili Liberman, Publisher
Lisa Tran, Managing Editor
Kelsey McCallum, Associate Editor
Raenu Sarathy, Associate Editor
Nupur Bagoria, Assistant Editor
Pauline Lopez, Art Director
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GOLD:
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The York University Magazine Cartoon King: Michael Hirsh’s Wild Ride on The Magic School Bus, Franklin, Little Bear and Beyond Deirdre Kelly, Writer and Editor
James Nixon, Art Director
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Best Industry Feature - Business
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Advisor.ca, Conseiller.ca, Investment Executive, Finance et Investissement Infographics with Ninepoint Partners: Two clients. Two goals. One fund. Split Shares. Chris Seguin, Writer
Colin McRae, Designer
Sean Jackson, Senior Software Engineer
Baxter Hall, Web Developer
Genevieve Boucaud, Senior Project Manager
Kathy Liotta, Director, Business Development
Anna-Christina Di Liberto, Director, Content Solutions
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SILVER:
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Environment Journal Clearing Canada's Hot Air: Are we up to the task? Mark Douglas Wessel, Journalist
Connie Vitello, Editor
Corinne Lynds, VP, Content & Partnerships
Gordon Alexander, Creative Director
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Investment Executive Crypto-curious investors test a cautious industry Alisha Hiyate, Managing Editor
Kevin Press, Editorial Director
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GOLD:
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Now & Next Why Canadian themes and filming in Canada don’t count as Canadian content Mathilde Roy, Writer
Marni Weisz, Editor, Now & Next
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REMI Network Property assessments no bargain in Ontario Barbara Carss, Editor-in-chief
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Best Company Feature - Business
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Canadian Process Equipment & Control News Changing the daily grind Andrew Snook, Editor
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GOLD:
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HR News Canada Resilience at Work Todd Humber, Editor-in-Chief
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Investment Executive Manulife Wealth fee changes hit some advisors harder than others Jonathan Got, Reporter
Kevin Press, Managing Editor
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Now & Next For St. John’s, good things come in threes Sara Swain, Writer
Marni Weisz, Editor, Now & Next
Mathilde Roy, Lead Editor, Now & Next
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SILVER:
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Top Crop Manager Bird's-eye view on nitrogen in plants Leeann Minogue, Writer
Kaitlin Berger, Editor
Keshav Singh, Photographer
Michelle Bertholet, Publisher
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Best Investigative Article - Business
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Law360 Canada Pulse survey: Stress remains significant issue for lawyers Ian Burns, Reporter
Sarah Khan, Copy Editor
Matthew Grace, Editor-in-Chief
Jack Collens, Senior Data Analyst
Xavier Chauvris, Data Analyst
Jason Mallory, Graphics Editor
Chris Yates, Art Director
Jacqueline Bell, Director - Series, Surveys & Data
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trucknews.com MTO suspends truckers’ licences after uncovering dishonest testing, training Leo Barros, Associate Editor
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GOLD:
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University Affairs Quand le crime organisé infiltre l’immigration étudiante au Canada Marie-Lou Bernatchez, Francophone Assistant Editor
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University Affairs The long road to equity Lesley Evans Ogden, Journalist
Daniel Halton, Editor
Valerie Bordeleau, Illustrator
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Best Podcast - Business
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Canadian Underwriter What's On Dec? Jason Contant, Associate Editor
David Gambrill, Editor-in-Chief
Andrew McFadyen, Director, Video Production
Brad Ling, Senior Video Producer
Emily Ferrier, Social Media Producer
Michaela Manchisi, Graphic Communications Project Manager
Katie Ngo, Graphic Communications Project Specialist
Anna-Christina Di Liberto, Director, Content Solutions
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The Well Endowed Podcast Building Connections Across Edmonton’s Charitable Sector Ramy Abdel-Keriem, Producer & Host
Andrew Paul, Co-Producer
Odvod Media, Contributor
Cory Schachtel, Contributor
Areeha Mahal, Contributor
Trudy Callaghan, Contributor
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SILVER:
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University Affairs Campus à la une Mohamed Berrada, Rédacteur en chef adjoint francophone
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Best Content Marketing Campaign - Business
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Advisor.ca, Conseiller.ca Interactive Content with Canada Life: Increase your segregated funds I.Q. in minutes. Chris Seguin, Writer
Colin McRae, Designer
Sean Jackson, Senior Software Engineer
Baxter Hall, Web Developer
Anna-Christina Di Liberto, Director, Content Solutions
Andrea Martin, Project Manager
Andrew McFadyen, Director, Video Production
Brad Ling, Senior Video Producer
Emily Ferrier, Social Media Producer
Kathy Liotta, Director, Business Development
Nicholas Crowe, Director, Business Development, Education
Mike Thomas, Director, Digital Media
Hannah Trumper, Director. Audience Development
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SILVER:
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Canadian Underwriter Ask the Experts Video with Sovereign Insurance Gloria Cilliers, Writer
Andrew McFadyen, Director, Video Production
Brad Ling, Senior Video Producer
Emily Ferrier, Social Media Producer
Michaela Manchisi, Graphic Communications Project Manager
Katie Ngo, Graphic Communications Project Specialist
Anna-Christina Di Liberto, Director, Content Solutions
Pam Chodda Young, Director, Business Development
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GOLD:
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Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario Federal Election ad campaign Nishant Bajaj, web and graphic designer
Alicia Saunders, communications assistant
Anukul Thakur, web and social media editor
Raul Pinto, senior multimedia marketing producer
Madison Hietkamp, communications officer/writer
Marion Zych, director of communications
Matthew Kellway, director of health and nursing policy
Dr. Doris Grinspun, chief executive officer
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Best Website/Digital Edition/APP - Business
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Environment Journal Hot Topics Edition Connie Vitello, Editor
Todd Latham, President
Corinne Lynds, VP, Content & Partnerships
Nick Krukowski, Publisher
Gord Alexander, Media Director
Vanessa Watson, Business Development Manager
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HR News Canada HR News Canada - Website Todd Humber, Editor-in-Chief
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Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario RNAO’s 100th anniversary website Madison Hietkamp, communications officer/writer
Alicia Saunders, communications assistant
Anukul Thakur, web and social media editor
Nishant Bajaj, web and graphic designer
Mike Watson, web application developer
Lola Slade, database web developer
Kristina Brousalis, senior editor
Marion Zych, director of communications
Morgan Hoffarth, director of membership and services
Beto Lucena, associate director
Dr. Doris Grinspun, chief executive officer
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GOLD:
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University Affairs April/May Edition University Affairs, Publishing Team
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Best Patriotic Story (free) - Consumer
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Chatelaine How A Former Math Teacher Became The Queen Of Grown-In-Quebec Figs Vanessa Chiasson, Writer
Gillian Grace, Editor
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GOLD:
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Legion Magazine Think again Ankush Katoch, Web Designer & Social Media Co-ordinator
Jennifer Mcgill, Art Director & Circulation and Production Manager
Aaron Kylie, Editor
Stephen J. Thorne, Senior Staff Writer
Jason Duprau, General Manager
Senior Designer, Sophie Jalbert
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Ontario Out of Doors Magazine Long Branch: Small but Mighty Ken Doherty, Writer
Matt DeMille, Publisher
Ray Blades, Editor/Associate Publisher
Jason Bain, Managing Editor
Meghan Sutherland, Digital Editor
Tamas Pal, Art Director
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The Walrus Lab / Lead Podcasting Canadian Time Machine: Canada, NATO, and the Defence of the North Amanda Cupido, Executive Producer
Jasmine Rach, Senior Producer
Nathara Imenes, Editor
Alana Hamilton, Production Associate
Will Perkins, Creative Director, Artwork
Angela Misri, Host
Mihira Lakshman, Executive Director
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SILVER:
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Toronto Journal Standing Firm: The Forgotten Indigenous Author Who Put Canada on the World Stage Anthony Salvalaggio, Writer
Brigid Cami, Editor
Brigid Cami, Web & Creative
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Best Feel Good Story (free) - Consumer
GOLD:
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Legion Magazine Unconquerable souls Ankush Katoch, Web Designer & Social Media Co-ordinator
Jennifer Mcgill, Art Director & Circulation and Production Manager
Aaron Kylie, Editor
Stephen J. Thorne, Senior Staff Writer
Jason Duprau, General Manager
Senior Designer, Sophie Jalbert
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SILVER:
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Metrolinx Get to know a transit worker who is making commutes brighter Truc Nguyen, Senior Editorial Content Producer (writer)
Scott Money, Manager, Editorial Content (editor)
Lito Howse, Content Producer (photographer and videographer)
Dan Lytwyn, Contributing Photographer and Videographer
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The Catalyst: Conversations on Mental Health The Sounds and The Feels Four bandmates, four decades of musical discovery. Documenting shifting understandings of temperament and temperance. This isn’t just music; it’s resilience, renewal, and reckoning, woven into a story that could be a song. Dave Bidini, Writer
Fateema Sayani, Editor
James Laing, Project Manager
Ian Peralta, Webmaster
Debra Yearwood, Director
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The Tomato Food & Drink Jasper Rising: Restaurants rebound after the wildfires Bob Covey, writer
Mary Bailey, editor
Janice Thalheimer, creative director
Gunnar Blodgett, webmaster
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The Walrus Lab / Lead Podcasting De la recherche à l'impact: Les grands enjeux modernes à la croisée de la spiritualité, de la philosophie et de l'écologie Amanda Cupido, Executive Producer
Marianna Miniotis, Production Manager
Cambra Moniz-Edwards, Editor
Odile Rivard, Supervising Producer
Bettina Cenerelli, Supervising Producer
Josiane Blanc, Host
Mihira Lakshman, Executive Director
Xavier Gravend-Tirole, Guest
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Best Multicultural Story (free) - Consumer
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29Secrets Before The Banknote: Viola Desmond, Canada’s Beauty Pioneer Christopher Turner, Editorial Director
Natalie Milne, Senior Vice President of Operations
Leslie McCormick, Director of Client Services
Kevin Bartus, President & CEO
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Asparagus Magazine A Mischievous Mentor Makes for Mindful Kids kelsie kilawna, Writer
Jessie Johnston, Editor
Lauren Marchand, Illustrator
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Fête Chinoise Multicultural Maestro: Jeffrey Remedios Orchestrates the Future of Recorded Music Deirdre Kelly, English Writer
Linda Tse, Chinese Writer
Deborah Lau-Yu, Art Direction
Tim Chin, Photography
Karl Man, Eyespie Productions, Video Production
Ashley Galang, Fashion Stylist
PALETTERA Inc., Editorial & Design Team
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GOLD:
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Legislative Assembly of Ontario Voice of the North Anwar Knight, Producer/Writer/Presenter
Matt Weeks, Camera Operator/Editor
Marvin Maxwell, Camera Operator/Editor
Dannielle James, Camera Operator
Laura Dittmann, Camera Operator
Jeff Goodman, Executive Producer
Michael Donofrio, Executive Producer
David Ringer, Editor
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The Walrus Lab / Lead Podcasting Promises Unkept: Treaty 8 and the Battle for Indigenous Rights (Canadian Time Machine) Amanda Cupido, Executive Producer
Jasmine Rach, Senior Producer
Nathara Imenes, Editor
Alana Hamilton, Production Associate
Will Perkins, Creative Director, Artwork
Angela Misri, Host
Mihira Lakshman, Executive Director
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Best Blog Column/Videocast/Podcast - Consumer
SILVER:
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29Secrets The Story Of Christopher Turner, Editorial Director
Michaell Hak, Illustrator
Natalie Milne, Senior Vice President of Operations
Leslie McCormick, Director of Client Services
Kevin Bartus, President & CEO
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Cosmodoggyland Cosmodoggyland’s Business Column: Purpose-Led. Pet-Focused. Community-Driven. Paula Zalba, Art Director & Partner/Audience Liaison
Claudia Cha (Gaby), Content Director
Josie Zalba, Communications & Social Impact Coordinator
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GOLD:
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Legion Magazine Front lines Ankush Katoch, Web Designer & Social Media Co-ordinator
Jennifer Mcgill, Art Director & Circulation and Production Manager
Aaron Kylie, Editor
Stephen J. Thorne, Senior Staff Writer
Jason Duprau, General Manager
Senior Designer, Sophie Jalbert
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Protégez-Vous Chroniques – le blog de Protégez-Vous |
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The Catalyst: Conversations on Mental Health Disability Grief: It’s a Thing Here’s my definition – and why we need to expand narrow views of disability. Andrew Gurza, Writer
Fateema Sayani, Editor
James Laing, Project Manager
Ian Peralta, Webmaster
Debra Yearwood, Director
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Best Feature/Cover Story (NEW) - Consumer
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Asparagus Magazine Vancouver’s Got the Green Infrastructure Blues Pamela Swanigan, Writer
Jessie Johnston, Editor
Chris Ho, Photographer
Christine Fwu, Art Director
Daniel Wood, Fact-checker
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Broadview Inside Nova Scotia’s bold plan to end disability institutions Meagan Gillmore, Writer
Alanna Mitchell, Features Editor
Aaron McKenzie Fraser, Photographer
Carol Moskot, Art Director
Jocelyn Bell, Editor/Publisher
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IMPACT Magazine Canada's Top Fitness Instructors, 2025 - Cover Feature Elaine Kupser, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Louise Hodgson-Jones, Guest Editor
Marc Morin, Art Director
Tom Lundteigen, Copy Editor
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GOLD:
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NUVO Guillaume Côté: The Dancer Who Can’t Stand Still Deirdre Kelly, Writer
Ted Belton, Photographer
John Clegg, Editor
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The Catalyst: Conversations on Mental Health Masters of Disguise No More “Unmasking” is the theme for this year’s Mental Health Week – meaning to remove the “mask” that people living with mental health challenges often wear to protect themselves from stigma. Jessica Ward-King, Writer
Fateema Sayani, Editor
James Laing, Project Manager
Ian Peralta, Webmaster
Debra Yearwood, Director
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Best Service Article - Consumer
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Asparagus Magazine On Impact Investing Kat Tancock, Writer
Daina Lawrence, Editor
Christine Fwu, Art Director
Avvai Ketheeswaran, Photo Editor
Sun Woo Baik, Fact-checker
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Harrowsmith Magazine Canada: A Better Place to Grow Mark Douglas Wessel, Contributor
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Protégez-Vous Cartes de crédit : maximisez vos remises en argent comme un pro Stéphanie Perron, journaliste
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The Catalyst: Conversations on Mental Health Is Political Anxiety the New Normal? Experts weigh in on the growing impact of political stress on mental health. Moira Farr, Writer
Fateema Sayani, Editor
James Laing, Project Manager
Ian Peralta, Webmaster
Debra Yearwood, Director
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Working Draft magazine Supporting Sobriety at Work Mackenzie Oliver, Writer
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Best Lifestyle Article - Consumer
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Asparagus Magazine Is Your Dog’s Poop Bag Really Eco-friendly? Barry Rueger, Writer
Pamela Swanigan, Editor
Sun Woo Baik, Photographer & Fact-checker
Christine Fwu, Art Director
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Fête Chinoise Transcending Boundaries: The Visionary Artistry of William Yong Deirdre Kelly, English Writer
Maggie Ho, Chinese Writer
Deborah Lau-Yu, Art Direction
Lucia Graca Remedios, Photography
PALETTERA Inc., Editorial & Design Team
Lisa Fang, Fashion Stylist
Cori Ferguson, Head of Wig & Make-up
Aiden Nagle, Head of Front of House
Amelia Taverner, Head of Wardrobe
Zoe Walton, Dresser
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Venue
David Robitaille, Rachel McNamara, Rhonda Lam, Shanna Miller, Co-ordination
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Ontario Out of Doors Magazine The Wild Life David Jackson, Writer/Photographer
Matt DeMille, Publisher
Ray Blades, Editor/Associate Publisher
Jason Bain, Managing Editor
Meghan Sutherland, Digital Editor
Tamas Pal, Art Director
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thestar.com How OnlyFans obsession is affecting men and their relationships: ‘Things started to get weird’ Samantha Fink, Freelance Writer, Toronto Star
Rani Sheen, Editor, Toronto Star
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Working Draft magazine Facing Shame Nassia Balaktsis, Writer
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Best Investigative Article - Consumer
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Protégez-Vous Assurances auto et habitation : sondage de satisfaction et enquête de prix Jean-Luc Lavallée, journaliste
Franck Um, chargé de projets
Marie-Eve Shaffer, journaliste
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Working Draft magazine Breaking the Ice Brielle Campbell, Writer
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Xtra Magazine Why is the federal government still refusing to decriminalize HIV? Arvin Joaquin, Journalist
Ziya Jones, Editor
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Zoocasa The U.S. Real Estate Market Could Lose Billions if Canadian Buyers Disappear Mackenzie Scibetta, Sr. Specialist, PR & Content Marketing
Angela Serednicki, PR & Content Marketing Specialist
Patti Cosgarea, Director, PR & Content Marketing
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Best Travel Story - Consumer
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Asparagus Magazine Get Me to an Eco-Resort! Sara Bynoe, Writer
Jessie Johnston, Editor
Avvai Ketheeswaran, Photo Editor
Sun Woo Baik, Fact-checker
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The Tomato Food & Drink Mary and Juanita’s excellent Banff Springs adventure Mary Bailey, editor
Mary Bailey, writer
Janice Thalheimer, creative director
Gunnar Blodgett, web desinger
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Travelzoo Malta Moved Me: A First-Timer's Tale William Brown, General Manager
Susan Catto, Head of Publishing and Production
Gabe Saglie, Senior Communications Manager
Lauren Totten, Managing Photo Editor
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Western Living Magazine Tofino’s Middle Beach Lodge Anicka Quin, VP content
Matt O'Grady, writer
Jenny Reed, creative director
Darcy Matheson, VP digital
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Best Photo Journalism - Consumer
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Legion Magazine Unconquerable souls Ankush Katoch, Web Designer & Social Media Co-ordinator
Jennifer Mcgill, Art Director & Circulation and Production Manager
Aaron Kylie, Editor
Stephen J. Thorne, Senior Staff Writer
Jason Duprau, General Manager
Senior Designer, Sophie Jalbert
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The Tomato Food and Drink Tools of the Trade. A photo essay by Curtis Comeau Mary Bailey, editor
Curtis Comeau, photographer
Janice Thalheimer, creative director
Gunnar Blodgett, web desinger
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Travelzoo Malta Moved Me: A First-Timer's Tale William Brown, General Manager
Susan Catto, Head of Publishing and Production
Gabe Saglie, Senior Communications Manager
Lauren Totten, Managing Photo Editor
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Best Video Content - Consumer
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Broadview Death-Row Inmate Ramiro Gonzales Fell Through ‘Every Single Crack There Was’: Minister Everett Bumstead, Video Editor
Emma Prestwich, Interviewer
Jocelyn Bell, Editor
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Legion Magazine VICTORY! Canada and the end of WW II | Narrated by Kim Coates Ankush Katoch, Web Designer & Social Media Co-ordinator
Jennifer Mcgill, Art Director & Circulation and Production Manager
Aaron Kylie, Editor
Stephen J. Thorne, Senior Staff Writer
Jason Duprau, General Manager
Sophie Jalbert, Senior Designer
Adam Tindal, Video Editor
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Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Prominent Torontonians rally to save Ontario's Supervised Consumption Sites #HarmReduction Raul A. Pinto, Senior Multimedia/Marketing Producer (Director of Video)
Doris Ginspun, RNAO CEO
Marion Zych, Director of Communication
Alicia Saunders, Communications Assistant
Anukul Thakur, Web & Social Media Editor
Victoria Alarcon, Communications officer/writer
Kristina Brousalis, Senior Communications Editor
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Savvy Mom What The Mother Teaches Jess Muise, Director/Writer
Sage Morin, Host
Russell Gienapp, Director of Photography
Jesse Luce, Sound Engineer
David Chang, Video Editor
Michael Morrow, Additional Video Editor
Natalie Milne, Senior Vice President of Operations
Shawn Phelan, Vice President of Brand Partnerships
Leslie McCormick, Director of Client Services
Christopher Turner, Editorial Director
Jes Bagioni, SVP of Sales
Kevin Bartus, President & CEO
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UBC Journalism Tobi Akinkunmi: Surging Forward Ashrit Vaidya, Journalist
Ian French, Journalist
Alfred Hermida, Faculty editor
Uytae Lee, Faculty editor
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Best Podcast - Consumer
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Primary Focus with Dr. Tara Kiran Primary Focus: A documentary-style podcast sharing bold ideas and real stories from clinics and communities in Canada and abroad — exploring how we can fix primary care and build a stronger, more inclusive public system. Dr. Tara Kiran, Host and Executive Producer
Avery Moore Kloss, Senior Producer
Seema Marwaha, Storytelling and Media Advisor
Emily Holton, Storytelling and Media Advisor
Maryam Daneshvarfard, Research Assistant
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Protégez-Vous Jules et Julie attendent un bébé Jacques Labelle - Coyote audio, création
Robert Nadeau - Coyote audio, création
Alix Dufresne, scénarisation
Stéphanie Mignacca, réalisation
Marie-Eve Shaffer, journaliste
Underground, prise de son
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Radio-Canada OHdio Apparaître : la neurodivergence invisible Stéphanie Boulay, Host
Marie-Pierre Bouchard, Producer
Stéphane Labeaume, Production Sound Mixer
Émilie Dupras, Research
Andrée Giraldeau, Research
Christine Beaudet, Project Manager
Annie Reeves, Internal Productions Director
Natacha Mercure, Digital Audio Senior Director
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Samara Centre for Democracy Group Chat - Making sense of this moment of democratic uncertainty, with a few friends Sabreena Delhon, Host
Debbie Pacheco, Executive Producer
Farha Akhtar, Producer
Andrea Mariko Grant, Researcher
Beatrice Wayne, Researcher
Shan Dhaliwal, Art Direction
Projectwhatever, Theme Music
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You’re Meant to Be Here You’re Meant to Be Here: A Canadian Podcast Inspiring Growth, Healing, and Resilience Tara Marie Rose (Osipoff), Creator & Host
Laurèn Neumann, PR, Management & Web
Nina Canoy, Marketing
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Best Content Marketing Campaign - Consumer
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Content Works Beyond the Bin: Alberta’s Beverage Container Circular Economy Peter Vamos, Producer
Alana Yim, Founder and Chief Strategist, Y!M Strategy
Jamie Zachary, Writer
Brad Erkkila, Designer
Cathy Morin, Creative Director
Stephen Stanley, Video Producer
Tiffani Lam, Video Editor
Steve Gatenby, Account Manager
Alex Cumminger, Sales Manager
Joshua Cajetan-Vaz, Senior Campaign Manager
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Ideon Media X The Kitchn Get Into Salt Natalie Milne, Senior Vice President of Operations
Christopher Turner, Editorial Director
Leslie McCormick, Director of Client Services
Jes Bagioni, SVP of Sales
Kevin Bartus, President & CEO
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MoneySense Equifax: Identity fraud prevention campaign Natasha Macmillan, Director of Everyday Banking, Head of MoneySense
Jaclyn Law, Managing Editor
Lisa Hannam, Former Editor-in-Chief
Celna Chacko, Director, Acquisition Marketing, D2C, Equifax Canada
Martina Mitchell, Account Manager, Fintel Connect
Suraj Sachdev, Account Manager, Fintel Connect
Julian Liurette, Video Producer and President, Heliopolis Productions Ltd.
Octavia N. Howell, Chief Information Security Officer, Equifax Canada
Julie Kuzmic, Senior Compliance Officer, Consumer Advocacy, Equifax Canada
Carl Davies, Head of Fraud and Identity, Equifax Canada
Adam Rezkalla, Sales Manager, Ratehub.ca
Michael McCullough, Journalist
Danielle Kubes, Journalist
Samantha Kohn, Journalist
Leanna Dela Cruz, Campaign Manager, Ratehub.ca
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The Tomato Food and Drink Gifts from your Rich Uncle and your Cash-strapped Friend: What the wine pros want for Christmas Mary Bailey, writer/editor
Janice Thalheimer, creative director
Gunnar Blodgett, web designer
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Travelzoo The Islands of The Bahamas: Experience the Enchantment of this Multi-Island Destination William Brown, General Manager
Susan Catto, Head of Publishing and Production
Katrina Vecera, Producer
Faith Brillinger, Business Development Director
Lauren Totten, Managing Photo Editor
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Best Email Newsletter Design - Consumer
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HR News Canada Weekly Update Todd Humber, Editor-in-Chief
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Travelzoo Top 20® newsletter William Brown, General Manager
Susan Catto, Head of Publishing and Production
Dean Seguin, Publisher
Mandy Michals, Publisher
Gabby Peyton, Producer
Katrina Vecera, Producer
Debora Martins, Producer
Daisy Lankstead, Associate Producer
Ali Raza, Associate Producer
Lauren Totten, Managing Photo Editor
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Vancouver Magazine Vancouver Magazine Newsletter Anicka Quin, VP Content
Stacey McLachlan, editor in chief
Stesha Ho, art director
Kerri Donaldson, assistant editor
Kristi Alexandra, managing editor
Rebekah Ho, digital marketing manager
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Western Living Magazine Western Living Newsletter Anicka Quin, VP content
Stacey McLachlan, senior editor
Darcy Matheson, VP digital
Rebekah Ho, digital marketing manager
Kerri Donaldson, assistant editor
Kristi Alexandra, managing editor
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Best Website/Digital Edition/APP - Consumer
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Legion Magazine The Invictus Games 2025 Ankush Katoch, Web Designer & Social Media Co-ordinator
Jennifer Mcgill, Art Director & Circulation and Production Manager
Aaron Kylie, Editor
Stephen J. Thorne, Senior Staff Writer
Jason Duprau, General Manager
Senior Designer, Sophie Jalbert
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Sheridan College Backstage Pass Mabel Williams, Project Coordinator
Carolyn Chang, Art Director
Karter Doyle, Writer
Isaac Hung, Writer
Bridget Laur, Writer
Tarrah Habibi, Writer
Amanda Ruggiero, Designer
Aidan Banks, Videographer
Julia Bakes, Designer
Logan Girard, Designer
Medhir Phutane, Researcher
Khushi Arora, Researcher
Cheryl Vallender, Faculty Advisor - Sheridan
Carmel Thomason, Faculty Advisor - Manchester Metropolitan University
Will Menzies, Project Coordinator - Manchester
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Travelzoo Travelzoo Website William Brown, General Manager
Susan Catto, Head of Publishing and Production
Dean Seguin, Publisher
Mandy Michals, Publisher
Gabby Peyton, Producer
Katrina Vecera, Producer
Debora Martins, Producer
Daisy Lankstead, Associate Producer
Ali Raza, Associate Producer
Lauren Totten, Managing Photo Editor
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Vancouver Magazine Vancouver Magazine Website Stacey McLachlan, editor in chief
Darcy Matheson, VP digital
Anicka Quin, VP content
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Western Living Magazine Western Living website Anicka Quin, VP content
Stacey McLachlan, senior editor
Kristi Alexandra, Managing editor
Darcy Matheson, VP Digital
Kerri Donaldson, assistant editor
Jenny Reed, Creative director
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Best Patriotic Story (free) - Media
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MidlandToday Vibrant poppies adorn Midland church as nearby banners honour WWI fallen Andrew Philips, Editor, MidlandToday
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Now & Next Buying local isn’t just about groceries — it’s TV, too Mathilde Roy, Writer and Lead Editor, Now & Next
Marni Weisz, Editor, Now & Next
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Ottawa Sports Pages World record-setting sprinter Wendy Alexis builds bridge over political divides with Canadian friendliness at world masters athletics championships in U.S. Martin Cleary, Columnist
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rabble.ca Fight fascism with climate justice, not ‘Canada First’ nationalism Nick Seebruch, Editor
Erin Blondeau, Reporter
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The Wren The complex, changing ways Kamloopsians marked July 1 through the decades Lyssa Martin, community reporter
Hollie Ferguson, editor
David Ball, editor
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Best Feel Good Story (free) - Media
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Ottawa Sports Pages Soccer provided a ‘bridge to a new life’ for 4 Ukrainian refugee families with U12 players excelling at Ottawa South United Dan Plouffe, Reporter
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Radio-Canada Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine La Gaspésienne qui a magnifié les Jardins de Métis Isabelle Larose, Journaliste/Photographe
Myriam Ouellet, Caméraman/Photographe
Robert Mercier, Concepteur-monteur vidéo
Roxanne Langlois, Réviseure/Pupitre web
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The Narwhal Under its wing: How Shawanaga First Nation is protecting a key endangered species Michelle Cyca, Editor
Steven Kell, Photographer
Leah Borts-Kurperman, Freelance Journalist
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thestar.com She moved to Toronto and felt lonelier than ever. So she built a way for strangers to connect Samantha Fink, Freelance Writer, The Toronto Star
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TorontoToday Local mom rallies Dufferin Grove neighbours to help house an elderly homeless man Gabe Oatley, Reporter
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Best Multicultural Story (free) - Media
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CBC News The Pitt and other medical shows finally acknowledge ‘backbone’ of health care: Filipino nurses Christine Pagulayan, Producer
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LS TIMES TV THE SOCCER TEAM FROM CHINATOWN Danny Wang, Producer
Andy Lin, Director
Lawrence Cheng, Cameraman
Wilson Ip, Editor
Celina Chan, Proofreading
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PressProgress Police Investigating Violent Plots Aimed at Sikh Places of Worship and Law Enforcement in Surrey and Brampton Rumneek Johal, Associate Editor
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rabble.ca The Whalers Washing House finally coming home Nick Seebruch, Editor
John Price, Reporter
Margaretta James, Reporter
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The Resolve Toronto plans its first Black-led shelter Hue Pham, Reporter
Vicky Mochama, Senior Editor
Matthew DiMera, Editor-in-Chief
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Best Blog Column/Videocast/Podcast - Media
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Les Affaires Les périls insoupçonnés de l'IA Olivier Schmouker, Journaliste et chroniqueur
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MidlandToday COLUMN: Love, peace and music: My Dad Jivin' Johnny, a true original Andrew Philips, Editor, MidlandToday
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OrilliaMatters COLUMN: Ice storm leaves scenes of beauty, devastation in its wake (18 photos) Dave Dawson, Editor
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rabble.ca The Conservatives love battered women Nick Seebruch, Editor
Charlotte Sheasby, Columnist
Shreya Kalra, Editor
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The Weather Network LIVE Special Coverage: Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later Kyle Bryden, Producer, Creative Director, Editor
Mark Robinson, Producer, interviewer, and Storm Chaser
Leeanna McLean, Content reviewer, post-production editor
Kim MacDonald, Host & Interviewer
David Hodge, Camera Operator
Chris Scott, Interviewee, Chief Meteorologist
Rene Brunet, Resident of New Orleans, Meteorologist
George Kourounis, Interviewee, Canadian explorer & Storm Chaser
Dr. Jack Bevan, Interviewee, Senior Hurricane Specialist - NOAA
April Walker, Web/Video optimizer
Rachel West, Social Media Lead
Lia Nardone, Social Media Specialist
Jeff McNamara, Camera Operator
Emanuel George, Camera Operator
Philippe Gilbert-Poisson, Motion Graphic Artist
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Best Daily News/Sports Coverage - Media
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BarrieToday Residents shaken after home explosion in Barrie's Allandale community Nikki Cole, Reporter
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Investigative Journalism Foundation Conservatives lined up to attack Brookfield. Some of them were investors. Zak Vescera, Reporter
Martin Allen, Software Engineer
Sam Park, Developer
Patti Sonntag, Reporter
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Revelstoke Mountaineer Yorke Parkin headed to Italy for Special Olympics World Winter Games Lys Morton, community reporter
Hollie Ferguson, editor
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The Wren Indigenous restorative justice programs provide offenders an alternative to court or prison Macarena Mantilla, Community Reporter
Hollie Ferguson, Editor
David Ball, Editor
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Best Continuing Coverage of a Story - Media
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Ha-Shilth-Sa Drug crisis continues to devastate Nuu-chah-nulth communities Eric Plumer, Editor
Alexandra Mehl, Reporter
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Investigative Journalism Foundation Residential schools: The hidden stories Bethany Lindsay, Reporter
Chantelle Bellrichard, Reporter
Ninah Hermiston, Reporter
Rochelle Becker, Reporter
Cecil Rosner, Managing Editor
Max Hartshorn, Technology Manager
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PressProgress Information Wars: PressProgress' Coverage of Viral Misinformation and Disinformation in Canada’s 2025 Federal Election Luke LeBrun, Editor
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Reuters Canada's shifting migration policies Anna Mehler Paperny, Reporter
Carlos Osorio, Photojournalist
Caroline Stauffer, Editor
Suzanne Goldenberg, Editor
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The Discourse Nanaimo Nanaimo overdose deaths Mick Sweetman, community reporter
Shalu Mehta, editor
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Best Investigative Article - Media
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Investigative Journalism Bureau ‘Sacrificed': Puppies secretly tested and killed in Ontario for human health research Robert Cribb, Director and Reporter
Jenna Olsen, Reporter
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Reuters Despite Trudeau promises, more Indigenous people being jailed in Canada Anna Mehler Paperny, Reporter
Nayan Sthankiya, Photojournalist
Kyaw Soe Oo, Video Journalist
Suzanne Goldenberg, Editor
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The Narwhal Is contamination on a Canadian Armed Forces base making employees sick? Leah Borts-Kuperman, Writer/Reporter
Amber Bracken, Photographer
Sharon J. Riley, Editor
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The Walrus “Is Your Blood Clean?”: The Paranoid Pastor Who Turned His Church into a Violent Cult Rachel Browne, Writer
Harley Rustad, Editor
Hailey Choi, Fact-Checker
Michael Byers, Illustrator
Allison Baker, Head of Research
Carmine Starnino, Editor-in-chief
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Xtra Magazine This Canadian think tank is claiming ‘victory’ over anti-trans legislation Denio Lourenco, Freelance writer
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Best Photo Journalism - Media
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BarrieToday Gallery: Barrie ice storm leaves trees toppled, power lines burning Kevin Lamb, Reporter
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BurlingtonToday Take a dive into the high-flying world of falconry right here in Halton Julie Slack, Editor
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The Hill Times The Poilievres take the stage Andrew, Meade
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The Wren In photos: Kamloops honours lives lost on Overdose Awareness Day Justin Moore, reporter
Hollie Ferguson, editor
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Best Local Community News/Sports - Media
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Ha-Shilth-Sa Basketball is a family affair for the great Tseshaht athlete Tom Watts and his grandkids Nora O'Malley, Reporter
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Moose Media Family affair: Three generations of one family share a passion for Huskies’ hockey Ed Hitchins, Indigenous Voices Reporter
Franki Berry, News Director
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PelhamToday Fonthill man dies after he calls 911 and no one comes Richard Hutton, Reporter
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The Discourse Comox Valley Why are these Courtenay apartments being demolished? Madeline Dunnett, community reporter
Shalu Mehta, editor
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TorontoToday TDSB says school covered yearbook photo of students in keffiyehs over ‘political’ concern Gabe Oatley, Reporter
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Best Video Content - Media
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Les As de l'info Si on imaginait un Canada où tout ce qu’on consommait ne venait… que du Canada? À quoi ressembleraient nos vies si on n’avait plus accès à aucun produit d’ailleurs? Les As de l'info, Production
Mélanie Loubert, Journaliste
Rosalie Bordeleau, Monteuse
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School of Journalism/RTA School of Media TMU Votes Haley Sengsavanh, Producer
Yousuf Zaidi, Associate Producer
Connor Fortin, Director
Aliyaan Amlani-Kurji, Assistant Director
Nageen Riaz, Host
Adriana Fallico, Host
Tia Harish, Panel Producer/Host
Vanessa Tiberio, Results Host/Reporter
Saturn Steel-Mendez, Crombie HQ Reporter
Hssena Arjmand, Stiles HQ Reporter
Amber Ranson, Ford HQ Reporter
Aria Ipe, Graphics
Ryan Till, Audio Lead
Griffin White, Graphics Operator
Robert Della Rossa, Virtual Production Artist
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SooToday Random Acts of Kindness Program Jasmyn Rowley, Director of Marketing & Communications
Zaafina Naqvi, Marketing & Communications Specialist
Elise Nelson, Marketing & Communications Specialist
Zack Trunzo, Creative Lead, Video Village Media
Drew Armstrong, Videographer
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The Weather Network Hurricane Katrina: A Storm Like No Other Kyle Bryden, Producer, Creative Director, Editor
Mark Robinson, Producer, interviewer, and Storm Chaser
Leeanna McLean, Content reviewer, post-production editor
Kim MacDonald, Interviewer
David Hodge, Camera Operator
Chris Scott, Interviewee, Chief Meteorologist
Rene Brunet, Resident of New Orleans, Meteorologist
George Kourounis, Interviewee, Canadian explorer & Storm Chaser
Dr. Jack Bevan, Interviewee, Senior Hurricane Specialist - NOAA
April Walker, Web/Video optimizer
Rachel West, Social Media Lead
Lia Nardone, Social Media Specialist
Dwight Arthur, Production Manager
Ilyes Fourar, Philippe Gilbert-Poisson, Motion Graphic Artist
Charlene Newland, Producer
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Best Podcast - Media
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Les As de l'info Le journal des bonnes nouvelles est un balado proposant chaque semaine des actualités positives pour les 8 ans et plus. Les As de l'info, Production
La puce à l'oreille, Production
Véronique Pascal, Texte et voix
Francis Thibault, Réalisation
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PressProgress PressProgress' Sources podcast Stephen Magusiak, Reporter
Eric Wickham, Reporter
Emma Arkell, Reporter
Brishti Basu, Reporter
Rumneek Johal, Associate Editor
Jonathan Goldsbie, Associate Editor
Luke LeBrun, Editor
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Radio Canada CONTAMINEÉS - La crise des surdoses au Canada Simon Coutu, Animation
Michel Montreuil, Réalisation
Simon Coutu, Réalisation
Michel Montreuil, Musique
Studio Edgar, Mix
Catherine Vidal, Ohdio
Anne Desmarais, Ohdio
Mathieu Paiement, Producteur exécutif
Philippe Allard, Producteur exécutif
Babel Films, Production
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Radio Canada OHdio L'affaire Guylaine Potvin Mélissa Savoie soulières, Host, writer
Jean-Philippe Archibald, Director, editor, producer
Canopée Médias, Production
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TVO/ Investigative Journalism Bureau Arachnid, Hunting the Web’s Darkest Secrets Robert Cribb, Host
Wendy-Ann Clarke, lead researcher
Susanne Reber, Executive Producer/ Writer
Laurie Few, Executive Producer, Digital
Shaghayegh Tajvidi, Producer
Bruce Edwards, Producer/ Writer/ Editor
Allison Leyton-Brown, Composer
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Best Email Newsletter Design - Media
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PressProgress PressProgress' ShiftWork newsletter Emma Arkell, Reporter
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rabble.ca News for the rest of us, in your inbox every Friday Nick Seebruch, Editor
Breanne Doyle, Managing editor
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The Ottawan The Ottawan is the Capital in 5 minutes. All the intel on dining, news, and things to do, every weekday. Darren Atwater, Co-publisher
Martha Gall, Co-publisher
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Wealthsimple Media TLDR Sarah Rieger, Senior News Writer
Jared Sullivan, Senior Editor
Devin Gordon, Writer
Stacey Woods, Writer
Devin Friedman, Editor in Chief
Brennan Doherty, Writer
Ambrose Martos, Fact Checker
Ciara Rickard, Copy Editor
Sara Black Mcculloch, Fact Checker
Maude Campbell, Copy Editor
Eva Grace Clement Cruise, Lifestyle Marketing Editor
Setareh Sarmadi, Senior Editorial Producer
Peter Martin, Senior Editor
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Best Website/Digital Edition/APP - Media
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Les As de l'info Les As de l’info est le seul quotidien d’information francophone destiné aux enfants au Canada. Chaque jour, les jeunes y découvrent des contenus d’actualité originaux et vulgarisés, favorisant leurs capacités de compréhension du monde qui les entoure. Ève Tessier-Bouchard, Éditrice
Marie Bernier, Cheffe des nouvelles
Caroline Bouffard, Journaliste
Camille Lopez, Journaliste
Marilys Beaudoin, Journaliste et gestionnaire de communauté
Mylène Corfield, Responsable de la section pour les enseignant.e.s
Geneviève Benoit, Conceptrice et responsable du développement
Odile-Emmanuelle Auger (Les Affranchis), Chargée de projets
Hugo Vassal (Les Affranchis), Directeur artistique
André-Philippe Côté, Illustrateur
Martin Tremblay (Les Affranchis), Directeur Technique
Michal Bluma (Les Affranchis), Intégrateur
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