2025 Canadian Community Newsmedia Awards

Premier Awards - Best Ad Campaign ( 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: The World-Spectator (Moosomin, SK)
    Entry Title: Kari's Kloset ads
    Entry Credit: Neethu Thomas, Olha Volokh
    Judge Comment: Fun, happy ads that, were I a regular reader, I would be sure to look for each week.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Observer (Elmira-Woolwich, ON)
    Entry Title: Woolwich Community Health Centre
    Entry Credit: Cassandra Merlihan
    Judge Comment: Well laid-out information-filled ads that may not be flashy but present their topic solidly.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Citizen (Blyth/Brussels, ON)
    Entry Title: Blyth BIA Welcomes New Businesses & Business Owners
    Entry Credit: Joan Caldwell
    Judge Comment: We liked the concept of this ad campaign - it's a great idea that every community newspaper would do well to adopt.
  • Competition Comment: Always fun to look at different ad campaigns and take a deep dive into a community newspaper's bread and butter! Partnerships and community spirit are great to see, too, and hopefully benefit all parties involved. Good work by all!