Deadline: 20-Jan-23
The Canadian Journalism Foundation is accepting nomination for Lifetime Achievement Award which recognizes a Canadian who has made an outstanding lifetime contribution over multiple decades to journalism.
Individuals who have worked in any type of media (print, broadcast, digital) and in any journalism category (news, business, politics, sports, editorial cartoons, arts, etc.) are eligible for consideration.
The recipient will have consistently demonstrated, throughout his/her career, a commitment to the highest journalistic standards and ideals. Their work and contribution to the field and society should serve as a model that inspires excellence in others.
Eligibility Criteria
- Among the items to be considered are:
- Body of journalistic work during a multi-decade career
- Contribution to their community and broader society through outstanding journalism
- Recognition and respect from peers and audiences
Note: Lifetime Achievement cannot be awarded posthumously.
Judging Methodology
- The judging panel is comprised of four to eight jurors (with bilingual representatives), who review all submitted entries through an online portal, rank the entries and then attend a face-to-face meeting or participate via conference call with their rankings to agree upon the recipient of the award. See this year’s jury.
- The recipient will be recognized at the CJF Awards ceremony in June 2023.
For more information, visit Lifetime Achievement Award.