Premier Awards - Outstanding Columnist ( 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)
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Place Name:
First Place
Contestant Name:
Hill Times (Ottawa, ON)
Entry Title:
The silence of the House speaks volumes
Entry Credit:
Erica Ifill
Judge Comment:
Erica Ifill writes a fiery column that is at once timely, unsettling, challenging, opinionated, and electric. In short, the columnist gives readers everything they could want from a column. There is no doubt that Erica's columns are a must-read for people who follow the Hill Times. Erica has a great writing style and pulls no punches in bringing important issues to the fore. Very well done.
Place Name:
Second Place
Contestant Name:
Hill Times (Ottawa, ON)
Entry Title:
Premier Stefanson needs to resign for interfering in landfill search
Entry Credit:
Rose LeMay
Judge Comment:
Rose LeMay gives voice in her columns to people who do not have one loud enough to effect change in greater society. LeMay picks topics that are important and presents them in a way that is well thought out. The arguments are sound and no punches are pulled in the conclusions. Sharp writing, engaging commentary. Well done.
Place Name:
Third Place
Contestant Name:
Hill Times (Ottawa, ON)
Entry Title:
A lot of Americans are tired of democracy, and Trumps know it
Entry Credit:
Michael Harris
Judge Comment:
Michael Harris writes columns that are thoughtful, well-reasoned and engaging. The arguments are laid out well, and the points Michael makes are supported in detail. Michael tackles important issues and offers solutions to problems that plague society. The writing is tight and the content is engaging. Nicely done.
Competition Comment:
Readers across Canada are treated to engaging, thoughtful, challenging and funny columns. It was a pleasure to read all the entries in this competition and to consider the issues and the commentary that was made by the people behind the keyboard. The best entries were hard-hitting, challenging and opinionated, but overall the columns that made up this category were well done. As the title of this award category indicates, some outstanding column writing is being done in Canada. Keep up the good work.
