Special Competitions - Best Special Section ( 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:
Celebrating 50 years of Nunatsiaq News
Entry Credit:
Nunatsiaq News
Judge Comment:
A bi-lingual, well planned and in-depth coverage reinforce the importance of local media.
Although covering an anniversary of a local news outlet could be self centered, this special section was well planned and provided quality bi-lingual content of how important of a role the local media played in its community.
Congratulation to your 50th!
Place Name:
Second Place
Contestant Name:
Rocky Mountain Outlook (Canmore/Kananaskis/BanffAB
Entry Title:
Rocky Mountain Outlook – Remembering the 2013 floods
Entry Credit:
Greg Colgan, Cathy Ellis, Jessica Lee
Judge Comment:
A great team effort in covering the 10th anniversary of a historical event.
Great use of pictures and in-depth coverage of a historical event for this community and surrounding areas. The explanation of this special assignment also stands out among other entries.
Place Name:
Third Place
Contestant Name:
Merritt Herald (Merritt, BC)
Entry Title:
RCMP Appreciation Day Special Edition
Entry Credit:
Marius Auer, Izaiah Reyes, Theresa Arnold
Judge Comment:
Unique approach by recognizing the RCMP work in the community.
The ability to capture a community issue of increasing crimes and show appreciation for the RCMP and awareness of this local issue was unique and creative.
Competition Comment:
Publishing Special Sections are more challenging these days for publishers. The balance between good editorial content and advertising support plus time required from beginning to end is a huge investment. Thanks to this year's 13 entrants for your dedication and hard work.
