2022 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards

2020 Premier Awards - Best Sports Coverage ( Circulation 10000 to 12499,Circulation 12500 to 17499,Circulation 17500 and over) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Cowichan Valley Citizen (Duncan, BC)
    Entry Title: Best sports coverage, Cowichan Valley Citizen
    Entry Credit: Kevin Rothbauer
    Judge Comment: Compelling sports coverage with strong photography.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Lake Report (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON)
    Entry Title: Golf, hockey, skateboarding
    Entry Credit: Kevin MacLean, Richard Harley
    Judge Comment: Diverse sports coverage with nice layouts,
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Nanaimo News Bulletin (Nanaimo, BC)
    Entry Title: Coronavirus doesn't play by the rules of the game
    Entry Credit: Greg Sakaki
    Judge Comment: Some great in-depth coverage.
  • Competition Comment: Sports coverage should be engaging with comments from coaches and players. A static photo should be followed up with a great action shot. The Cowichan Valley Citizen edged out the others.