2023 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards

Premier Awards - Outstanding Community Service ( Circulation up to 1499,Circulation 1500 to 3999,Circulation 4000 to 6499,Circulation 6500 to 9999,Circulation 10000 to 12499,Circulation 12500 to 17499,Circulation 17500 and over) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Gulf Islands Driftwood (Salt Spring Island, BC)
    Entry Title: Let's Pick It Up, Salt Spring!
    Entry Credit: Nancy Johnson, Gail Sjuberg, Sky Marcano
    Judge Comment: Bringing the community together with a common purpose is a public good.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Haldimand Press (Haldimand County, ON)
    Entry Title: Provincial Debate 2022
    Judge Comment: Great job fostering democracy and opportunities for candidates to meet voters.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Chemainus Valley Courier (Chemainus, BC)
    Entry Title: An enjoyable time and raising money bottom line of music trivia tournament
    Entry Credit: Don Bodger
    Judge Comment: Good work raising funds for an issue that affects so many.
  • Competition Comment: All nominees demonstrated a passion for their community and the power of the press to achieve good things.