BCYCNA CN Community Scholarship Winners Kwantlen Polytechnic University University of Victoria Professional Writing Katrina Pedersen Katrina Pedersen has been attending Kwantlen Polytechnic University for 3 years and is currently in her second year in the Degree program. She loves how journalism allows reporters to inform the public on important news stories, while highlighting a high standard of storytelling. Her career goal is to work for a newspaper and perfect the art of multimedia storytelling. Jaclyn Sinclair Jaclyn is in her third year of a Bachelor of Arts in and Communications at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She has particularly enjoyed multimedia storytelling and photojournalism. She looks forward to working more with audio and visual journalism in the future. When she has completed her program, Jaclyn hopes to work as a freelance journalist and storyteller. Estefania Wujkiw Estefania Wujkiw is in the program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where she contributes to the school s newspaper. In February, she was selected to take part in The Vancouver Sun s coverage of the 2013 B.C. Election. She is looking forward to a career focused on culture and entertainment. Vanessa Annand When she is not with her life-sized ceramic cats (Pierre Mewdeau and Kim Cattrall), Vanessa Annand is at the University of Victoria. She is the editor of UVic s independent newspaper, the Martlet, and is graduating with a BFA in creative non-fiction and professional writing. Though she would like to cover polo for Equestrio magazine in Dubai, she would also blithely work in a three-person newsroom in small-town Canada. Thompson Rivers University Samantha Garvey Samantha joined TRU s journalism program and immersed herself in the industry, including webcasting TRU Wolfpack varsity games, programming CFBX campus radio and reporting for The Omega and Terrace Standard newspapers. She is now working as a casual producer at the CBC Radio One Kamloops bureau and completing a documentary film. Although radio was her first love, after her second internship at a community newspaper, she fell for papers, describing them as the ground floor of covering the news, and the «pulse» of the town. Sarah MacMillan Sarah MacMillan is currently a fourthyear student at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops B.C. She is also an intern at the local newspaper and an alumni member of Phi Theta Kappa, an honour society for two-year colleges. Sarah is looking forward to graduation this spring of 2013, excited to see where her degree will take her. Devan C. Tasa Coming from Prince George, B.C., Devan C. Tasa is in his final year of journalism at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. Before he started his two-year-long journalism degree, he took a political science and international studies joint major at the University of Northern British Columbia. In the future, Tasa would like to work at a newspaper, with a beat that allows him to focus on municipal, provincial and federal politics, as well as labour issues. Lukas Bhandar Lukas Bhandar is in his second year in the Writing program at the University of Victoria. He has been published in several local publications including the Martlet student newspaper and the Torch Alumni Magazine, and aims to expand his portfolio in the coming years. He hopes to eventually work both domestically and internationally with a focus on LGBT issues. 60 2013 MA MURRAY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARDS PRESENTED BY COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS APRIL 20, 2013
BCYCNA CN Community Scholarship Winners Langara College Deanna Cheng Working as a freelance writer for the Renfrew-Collingwood community newspaper, I discovered many little stories about my neighbourhood that I doubt any big newspaper would pay attention to. Community newspapers cover relevant issues that directly affect their readers, lending a sense of connection. Deanna is currently a Langara journalism student and will graduate in 2014. So far, she has written for WestEnder, Renfrew- Collingwood Community newspaper and the Voice at Langara College. She has also contributed to the Karate BC newsletter. Vancouver Island University Creative Writing and Katja de Bock Community newspapers and websites have the privilege and the duty to tell people s stories, localize global issues, and inform the public so they can make the right decisions. My family and I are hoping to move to a smaller town and I look forward to the opportunity to work as a local journalist. Katja started her career in the German film and TV industry, brought that experience to Canada, and is now enrolled at Langara College to get hands-on experience with modern media tools. She has been doing an energetic job of covering her south Vancouver community as part of her time at the college. Jules Knox Community news has the ability to convey the essence and passions of a town. When I graduate, I hope to work in a community up north. I love the dynamic nature of politics within small towns. Jules Knox finished her bachelor of commerce degree at the University of British Columbia before spending almost four years travelling around the world. Upon her return to Canada, she enrolled in the certificate program at Langara College. Sascha Porteous The news that community journalists report keeps people connected, safe and educated. Sascha Porteous studied photography at North Island College in 2006. After travelling the world for a few years he decided to pursue a career in journalism. He has just completed his journalism diploma at Langara College, and believes that his training in photography is a perfect match to accompany his writing. Sascha hopes to start his career at a community newspaper in British Columbia. Meagan Dyer Meagan has always aspired to a career in journalism. Growing up in the small community of Port Hardy, she began writing at the high school level for The Wailer before pursuing a Creative Writing and degree at Vancouver Island University. She is currently the Sports Editor of the Navigator newspaper and hopes to continue following her passion of community news. Our tracks lead to a greener future. For everyone. Protecting the environment for our children s future is a concern we all share. And, as the most environment-friendly mode of ground freight transportation, we take this responsibility seriously. www.cn.ca/environment 2013 MA MURRAY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARDS PRESENTED BY COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS APRIL 20, 2013 61
Celebrating the 2013 BCYCNA Ma Murray Awards Every dollar of BCLC gambling proceeds is returned to British Columbians. To find out more, visit bclc.com/benefitingbc Congratulations to all nominees and winners THANKS TO OUR JUDGES Alan Fryer Alison Cairns Ann Sullivan Anna Belluz BCYCNA Board of Directors Brad Williams Brian Arnold Brian McCristall Colin Corneau Craig Baird Derek von Essen Ed Henninger Elizabeth Keurvorst Emily McNamara Frank McTighe George Brown Gordan Dumka Greg Douglas Harry Doupe Hollis Barnsley Ian Doig James Waugh Jeremy Chow Jim Cumming Jordan Junck Joy Jones Kai Clemens Karolyn Masters Kim Magill Lee Ballantyne Les Bazso Lesley Chang Linda Solomon Lois Fernyhough Lois Perepelitz Lydia Avsec Margaret Chapman Mike Lacey Neil Gillon Neil Oliver Rebecca Blissett Rick Caswell Rick Shaver Rob McDowell Roberto Dosil Robyn Matravers Robyn Smith Stephanie Koonar Susan Danard Susan Dewar Suzan Stone Tannis Drysdale Tim Willis BC & Yukon Community Newspapers Association: 125 members as of April 20, 2013 100 Mile House Free Press Abbotsford News Abbotsford/Mission Times Agassiz-Harrison Observer Alaska Highway News Alberni Valley News Alberni Valley Times Aldergrove Star Arrow Lakes News Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal Boundary Creek Times Bowen Island Undercurrent Burnaby NewsLeader Burnaby Now Caledonia Courier Campbell River Courier-Islander Campbell River Mirror Castlegar News Chilliwack Times Cloverdale Reporter Coast Reporter Columbia Valley Pioneer Comox Valley Echo Comox Valley Record Coquitlam Now Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Cowichan Valley Citizen Cranbrook Daily Townsman Creston Valley Advance Dawson Creek Daily News Delta Optimist Eagle Valley News Fernie Free Press Fort Nelson News Gabriola Sounder Golden Star Goldstream News Gazette Grand Forks Gazette Gulf Islands Driftwood Harbour City Star Hope Standard Houston Today Kamloops Daily News Kamloops This Week Kelowna Capital News Keremeos, The Review Kimberley Daily Bulletin Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle Lake Country Calendar Lake Cowichan Gazette Lakes District News Lakeshore News Langley Advance Langley Times Lillooet-Bridge River News Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Times Merritt Herald Merritt News Mission City Record Monday Magazine Nanaimo Daily News Nanaimo News Bulletin Nelson Star New Westminster NewsLeader New Westminster Record North Island Gazette North Island Midweek North Shore News North Shore Outlook North Thompson Star/Journal North Thompson Times Oak Bay News Oceanside Star Oliver Chronicle Omineca Express Osoyoos Times Parksville/Qualicum Beach News Peace Arch News Peninsula News Review Penticton Western News Powell River Peak Prince George Free Press Queen Charlotte Islands Observer Quesnel, Cariboo Observer Revelstoke Times Review Richmond News Richmond Review Rossland News Saanich News Salmon Arm Observer Shuswap Market News Sooke News Mirror South Delta Leader Squamish Chief Summerland Review Surrey/North Delta Leader Terrace Standard The Chilliwack Progress The Interior News The Mirror The Northern Sentinel The Northern View The Northerner The Now, serving Surrey, White Rock, North Delta The Prince George Citizen The Similkameen Spotlight The Valley Echo Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News Trail Daily Times Tri-City News Tumbler Ridge News Valemount/McBride, Valley Sentinel Vancouver Courier (Downtown Edition) Vancouver Courier (East Side Edition) Vancouver Courier (West Side Edition) Vancouver WestEnder Vernon Morning Star Victoria News Westside Weekly Whistler Question Williams Lake Cariboo Advisor Williams Lake Tribune Yukon News THANKS TO PRODUCTION & MULTIMEDIA iomedia AV Strategies Devin Jain BOOKLET DESIGN Kerry Slater James Waugh Design PROGRAM DESIGN Maggie Chan James Waugh Design SPONSORSHIPS Awards Gala Team AWARDS GALA TEAM Kerry Slater Curve Communications Group GENERAL MANAGER George Affleck BCYCNA AWARDS GALA CHAIR Sarah Holmes BCYCNA 9 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P1 Tel: 604-669-9222 Fax: 604-684-4713 www.bccommunitynews.com 62 2013 MA MURRAY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARDS PRESENTED BY COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS APRIL 20, 2013
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