The winners of the 2021 Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Prairie Region Awards were announced on Tuesday, with Global Calgary and Global Edmonton taking home a combined five awards.
RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and newsgathering organizations in the categories of video, audio and digital.
Global Calgary had four winning submissions, all of which were awarded in the video category, including:
- Breaking News (Large Market): Global Calgary – Coronavirus – Calgary Lockdown
- Excellence in Innovation Sponsored by Dejero: Global Calgary – Anti-Racism Rally
- Excellence in Sports Reporting: Global Calgary – Ikebuchi Hockey Family: Persevering Through Tragedy
- Feature News (Large Market): Global Calgary – Cancer Graduate
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In addition, Global Calgary’s Paul Dunphy received a lifetime achievement award for his 36 years on-air.
Global Edmonton won one award in the video category:
- Continuing Coverage – Global Edmonton – Fort McMurray Flooding
- Millions in funding put toward Manitoba First Nations Police, safety officers
- A federal IVF program will harmonize ‘patchwork’ approach, experts say
- Cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed 3 passengers, injured 16 under investigation
- Nackawic mill workers and union push for government action as shutdown looms
In addition, 630 CHED won a regional award in the audio category:
630 CHED is owned by Corus Entertainment, the parent company of Global News.
For a complete list of RTDNA Canada 2021 Prairie Region Award winners, visit the RTDNA website.
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