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June 1, 2009 ) - Deb Sweeney, Co-Chair of the Jack Webster {Foundation,
today launched the 2009 Jack Webster Awards to recognize {excellence in
BC print, broadcast and online journalism.
"For the 23rd year, the
Jack Webster Foundation presents its annual award {program in the name of one
of BC's best-known journalists," Sweeney said. {"From 1947 to 1987, in print,
open-line radio and TV, the late Jack Webster {engaged a generation of British
Columbians with his hard-hitting style of {journalism.
"This year, in
the spirit of Jack's ability to judge the temper of his {times, we are very
pleased to announce a new award to recognize outstanding {work in BC Online
Journalism."
Eligible BC print, broadcast and online journalists can
enter to win a {"Webster" statue in the following categories:
- News
(one each for print, radio and TV), { - Feature (one each for print, radio and
TV), { - Science, Technology, Health and Environment, { - Legal Journalism, { -
Business, Industry and Economics, { - Community, { - Chinese Language, { -
Commentator of the Year City Mike Award, { - Online Journalism (new for 2009),
Submissions must have been aired or published between June 1, 2008
and {May 31, 2009. Deadline for entry is June 30, 2009.
Website
Visit the Foundation's website at www.jackwebster.com for easy access to
{detailed submission information about the 2009 Jack Webster Awards.
Jack Webster Awards Dinner
The awards will be presented at the 2009
Jack Webster Awards Dinner on {Tuesday, October 20th in Vancouver.
The Jack Webster Foundation was established in 1986 to recognize and {encourage
excellence in journalism in British Columbia. The work of the {Foundation is
made possible by the generous sponsorship of Terasen Gas, HSBC, {CN, Labatt
Breweries, Port Metro Vancouver, Worksafe BC, CGA, Bell and BC {Lottery
Corporation.
For further information: Nora Newlands,
Executive Director, Jack Webster {Foundation, Tel. (604) 261-6184, Fax (604)
261-1964, Email: {info@jackwebster.com, Web site:
www.jackwebster.com
"For the 23rd year, the Jack Webster Foundation presents its annual award {program in the name of one of BC's best-known journalists," Sweeney said. {"From 1947 to 1987, in print, open-line radio and TV, the late Jack Webster {engaged a generation of British Columbians with his hard-hitting style of {journalism.
"This year, in the spirit of Jack's ability to judge the temper of his {times, we are very pleased to announce a new award to recognize outstanding {work in BC Online Journalism."
Eligible BC print, broadcast and online journalists can enter to win a {"Webster" statue in the following categories:
- News (one each for print, radio and TV), { - Feature (one each for print, radio and TV), { - Science, Technology, Health and Environment, { - Legal Journalism, { - Business, Industry and Economics, { - Community, { - Chinese Language, { - Commentator of the Year City Mike Award, { - Online Journalism (new for 2009),
Submissions must have been aired or published between June 1, 2008 and {May 31, 2009. Deadline for entry is June 30, 2009.
Website
Visit the Foundation's website at www.jackwebster.com for easy access to {detailed submission information about the 2009 Jack Webster Awards.
Jack Webster Awards Dinner
The awards will be presented at the 2009 Jack Webster Awards Dinner on {Tuesday, October 20th in Vancouver.
The Jack Webster Foundation was established in 1986 to recognize and {encourage excellence in journalism in British Columbia. The work of the {Foundation is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Terasen Gas, HSBC, {CN, Labatt Breweries, Port Metro Vancouver, Worksafe BC, CGA, Bell and BC {Lottery Corporation.
For further information: Nora Newlands, Executive Director, Jack Webster {Foundation, Tel. (604) 261-6184, Fax (604) 261-1964, Email: {info@jackwebster.com, Web site: www.jackwebster.com