TORONTO, May 22, 2024
/CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) proudly announces
that the CJF Awards, its annual recognition of journalistic
excellence, will take place before a sold-out audience on
June 12.
The Canadian Journalism Foundation's (CJF)
annual awards evening will take place before a sold-out audience on
June 12.
Program highlights include the CJF Tribute, honouring tech
journalist Kara Swisher for
her trailblazing journalism career, fearlessly speaking truth to
power within the technology industry. The award will be presented
by Jacquie McNish, author and
former Senior Correspondent at The Globe and Mail and the
Wall Street Journal.
Omar Sachedina, Chief News
Anchor and Senior Editor of CTV NATIONAL NEWS, will emcee the
awards evening at the Royal York Hotel. More than 500 journalists,
media executives and business leaders from across Canada are attending to celebrate excellence
in Canadian media over the past year.
An additional evening highlight will be the Lifetime
Achievement Award presentation to Phillip Crawley, who recently retired after 25
years as CEO and publisher of The Globe and Mail, in
recognition of his inspiring leadership at the helm of one of
Canada's flagship newspapers and
his commitment to journalistic excellence and business success.
David Thomson, chairman of Thomson
Reuters and The Woodbridge Company, will present the
award.
"These Awards celebrate excellence, inspiring leadership and
critical dedication to uncovering the important stories that shape
our communities and our world," says CJF Board
Chair Kathy English.
"The evening gives us a stellar opportunity not only to honour the
rich legacy of excellence and recognize trailblazing careers, but
also to meet and applaud journalism's next generation and, once
again, to demonstrate the fact that journalism matters."
In addition to the Tribute and the Lifetime Achievement Award,
the following awards will be presented:
- CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting;
- CJF Jackman Awards for Excellence in Journalism (large and
small media);
- The CJF-Edward Burtynsky Award for Climate Photojournalism;
and
- The Landsberg Award.
The CJF will also recognize the recipients of the following
fellowships and bursaries:
- CJF Black Journalism Fellowships Program;
- CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships;
- Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award;
- CJF Bursary for BIPOC Student Journalists;
- William Southam Journalism Fellowships; and
- The inaugural recipients of the CJF-Narcity News Creators
Fellowships.
"We are thrilled to host a gathering of such distinguished
guests to celebrate the best in Canadian journalism and to foster
its promising future through our fellowships," says Natalie Turvey, CJF's President and Executive
Director. "Our event not only showcases the indispensable role of
quality journalism in sustaining a healthy democracy but also
highlights the vital support we receive from both the media and
business communities, which is crucial for nurturing the next
generation of journalists."
For more information on the June
12 event, visit the CJF Awards site.
The CJF is grateful for the support of presenting sponsor
CIBC.
The CJF also thanks Rogers Communications, Google News
Initiative, Labatt Breweries of Canada, Canadian Medical Association, McCain
Foods, MobSquad, Aritzia, BMO Financial Group, Intact, Sobeys, TD
Bank Group, CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada Life, Scotiabank, Canadian
Bankers Association, FGS Longview Communications, KPMG, RBC, CTV
News, Accenture, Aga Khan Development Network, Apple Canada News,
The Balsillie Family Foundation, Bennett Jones LLP, Blakes,
Canadian Women's Foundation, CDPQ, Davies, Desjardins, The Globe
and Mail, Jackman Foundation, Loblaw Companies Ltd., Zai Mamdani-Mamdani Family Trust and Rishi Nolan
Strategies, Maple Leaf Foods, Massey
College, Power Corporation, Sunnybrook Foundation, Tom's
Place, Toronto Star, and The Woodbridge Company Ltd.
In-kind sponsorship is provided by The Canadian Press, Bespoke
Audio Visual, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, MLSE and Porter
Airlines.
Cision is the exclusive distribution partner of the
CJF.
About The Canadian Journalism
Foundation
Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes,
celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism. The foundation
runs a prestigious awards and fellowships program featuring an
industry gala where news leaders, journalists and corporate
Canada gather to celebrate
outstanding journalistic achievement and the value of professional
journalism. Through monthly J-Talks, a public speakers' series, the
CJF facilitates 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 fosters opportunities for journalism education,
training and research.
SOURCE The Canadian Journalism Foundation