The Canadian Ethnic Media Association (CEMA) is pleased to present the 47th Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence on Friday, June 26, 2026 – a new date – earlier than usual! We are very proud of achieving our 47^th Anniversary, remarkable for the many years we have continued to serve and succeed as advocates for Canada’s multicultural and multilingual media.

On March 12, 2026, President of the Canadian Ethnic Media Association, Kiumars Rezvanifar, and Chair, Madeline Ziniak, C.M., O. Ont, were witnesses at the House of Commons Standing Committee in Ottawa, for the Study of Journalism and Media Sectors. Their objective was to address challenges and funding gaps facing independent ethnic community producers. Kiumars and Madeline, on behalf of CEMA, emphasised the need to support these media entities to ensure continued access and reflection of Canada’s diverse population.

With this goal in mind, the Canadian Ethnic Media Association’s Call for Submissions hopes to make this year’s Awards the best ever! During this year of world-wide media challenges and stress, what better way to celebrate Journalistic Excellence than with a rousing, full-on competition of Canada’s best ethnic media produced between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. Send us your best work by the Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026.

The Canadian Ethnic Media Association Awards for Journalistic Excellence recognize outstanding achievement in the categories of:

• PRINT/ONLINE
• RADIO
• TELEVISION
• FILM & DOCUMENTARY
• PODCAST – NEWS & FEATURES
• VIDEO SERIES/SCREEN-BASED PROJECTS
• INNOVATION

Entries are independently juried and awards made on the basis of excellence and Canadian content. The annual competition continues to draw a large and gratifying response across all categories.

Check our Terms and Conditions for full submission details. Stay tuned for more information about our 47^th Annual Canadian Ethnic Media Awards for Journalistic Excellence Presentation, Friday, June 26, 2026. Webcast details to be announced soon.