The Canadian Ethnic Media Association’s 47th Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence will be presented on a new date this year – Friday, June 26, 2026!

BE THE FIRST to answer our Call for Submissions! Beat the rush by getting your entries to us by the Submission Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026!

The Canadian Ethnic Media Association Awards recognize outstanding journalistic achievement in the following categories:

All submissions must be accompanied by a fee of $25 per entry, payable by E-Transfer to: [email protected].

Submissions must have been published or broadcast between the dates of April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.

You may enter more than one submission in each category. Please do not enter each submission in more than one category.

You may enter manually or electronically – please see our Terms and Conditions for details: Terms and Conditions

The Canadian Ethnic Media Association recognizes the unprecedented stress and challenges placed on all media these past years. It is our intention to celebrate the efforts made by Canada’s multicultural media to be Canada strong and reflective of our diverse communities.

SEND US YOUR BEST WORK, AND SEND IT TODAY! The annual juried competition continues to draw a large and gratifying response across all categories.

Learn more about our Categories, our Terms and Conditions, and how you can show us what you do best! For all details and to enter manually or online, visit our website: www.canadianethnicmedia.com.

Click on the Awards 2026 menu tab to access the online Submission Form, Categories, and the Terms and Conditions: Awards 2026

For more information, please contact:

Averill Maroun
Canadian Ethnic Media Association Board
T: 647 513-2978
E: [email protected]; [email protected]