Special Competitions - Best Business Writing ( Circulation up to 1499,Circulation 1500 to 3999,Circulation 4000 to 6499,Circulation 6500 to 9999)
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Place Name:
First Place
Contestant Name:
Nunatsiaq News (Nunavut/Nunavik, NU)
Entry Title:
The Long Journey to Publish Nunatsiaq News
Entry Credit:
Michael Roberts
Judge Comment:
In this interesting first person story, the 50-year history of The Nunatsiaq News is told by long-time publisher Michael Roberts. From its early days to becoming one of the best community newspapers in Canada, Roberts tells the story of the paper in a two-part series that weaves fascinating stories from across the decades that showcase the moments of ups and downs of the history of The Nunatsiaq News.
Place Name:
Second Place
Contestant Name:
Alberni Valley News (Port Alberni, BC)
Entry Title:
The 'blue' economy
Entry Credit:
Elena Rardon
Judge Comment:
Any longstanding community will inevitably go through a back and forth of good or bad economic times and be forced to adapt to changing times. In this story, The Alberni Valley News looks at Port Alberni's ongoing efforts to switch from a once vibrant economy of forestry to an ocean-based one. The paper successful tells the successes and hardships in an interesting story as the community moves forward to remain economically strong.
Place Name:
Third Place
Contestant Name:
Smiths Falls Record News (Smiths Falls, ON)
Entry Title:
‘We never give up': Canopy Growth cuts in Smiths Falls reopen wounds of Hershey closure
Entry Credit:
Evelyn Harford
Judge Comment:
The closing or reduction of a large economic employer is an unfortunate common story in many communities across the world. The Smith Falls Record News showcases one such story in a captivating piece that features several interviews, a strong look at the town's history with such employers and personal stories that can draw in a reader.
Competition Comment:
This category had a strong level of competition, with a high quality of reporting, writing and design work. The stories were both unique and interesting as well as being highly relevant to the communities they cover.
