CANADIAN ETHNIC MEDIA ASSOCIATION
46th ANNUAL AWARDS
FOR JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE 2024
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: PRINT
For the best news story or feature article, column, opinion piece or editorial. Where the story has been told in series form*, up to three consecutively published stories dealing with the same subject will be permitted.
CATEGORY 2: RADIO
For the best news story, feature or opinion piece. Where the story or feature has been told in series form*, up to three consecutive entries dealing with the same subject will be permitted.
CATEGORY 3: TELEVISION
Awarded for the Best Project broadcast on Conventional Television.
CATEGORY 4: FILM & DOCUMENTARY (New)
For the best Film or Documentary, reflecting Canada’s multicultural reality, that demonstrates excellence in storytelling, production values and distinctive subject matter.
CATEGORY 5: PODCAST (NEWS & FEATURE)
For best news story, feature or opinion piece. Where the podcast is in episodic format, stories that best reflect the series will be considered.
CATEGORY 6: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Awarded to the Individual who has created a project that harmonizes and promotes cultural unity in Canada.
CATEGORY 7: INNOVATION
The Innovation Award showcases organizations that demonstrate innovation and excellence in Canadian Ethnic Journalism. It is truly a unique award for outstanding contribution to diverse, fair and equitable coverage and representation of Canada’s citizenry.
CATEGORY 8: VIDEO SERIES OR SCREEN-BASED PROJECTS
For the best Online Video Series, or Screen-Based Projects. Where the story has been told in series form*, up to three consecutive entries dealing with the same subject will be permitted.
CATEGORY 9: ON-LINE ARTICLES
For the best Print Story, Feature or Opinion Piece, reproduced for online access. Where the story has been told in series form*, up to three consecutive entries dealing with the same subject will be permitted.
*Note: “Series form” – means the entries must be related in subject or must be part of a series.
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE:
Please complete SUBMISSION FORM and send with your SUBMISSION to: [email protected] by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024.
SUBMISSIONS must have been published or broadcast between the dates of September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024.
You may enter more than one submission in each category. However, single submissions cannot be entered and repeated in more than one category. You have two options for entering submissions: you can enter manually, or electronically.
SUBMISSION FEES of $10 per entry may be paid by cheque, payable to Canadian Ethnic Media.
MAIL TO:
CEMA Awards 2024
c/o 24 Tarlton Road
Toronto, ON M5P 2M4
T: 416 488-0048
The Awards presentation will be held at a later date, to be announced. Check here for updated details.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
We welcome a lively exchange of ideas to foster ethnocultural awareness and promote dialogue on identifying ways to bring different cultural groups together.