CANADIAN ETHNIC MEDIA ASSOCIATION
AWARDS FOR JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE 2022
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: DOCUMENTARY
For the best documentary 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 story, feature or opinion piece. 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 story, feature or opinion piece. 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.
PLEASE NOTE: You may enter more than one submission in each category. Please do not enter each submission in more than one category.
CEMA supports the principles of Canadian citizenship, multiculturalism and the right of free expression without ethnocentric bias.
We welcome a lively exchange of ideas to foster ethnocultural awareness and promote dialogue on identifying ways to bring different cultural groups together.
Please deliver or mail to:
CEMA 2021 Awards Competition,
c/o 1 St. Andres Court
Thornhill, ON, L3T 2N3
The Awards presentation will be held at a later date, to be announced.
Check here for all of the details.