Deadline: 12 January 2024
The Canadian Journalism Foundation is seeking nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize a Canadian who has made an outstanding lifetime contribution over multiple decades to journalism.
The recipient will have consistently demonstrated, throughout his/her career, a commitment to the highest journalistic standards and ideals. Their work and contribution to the field and society should serve as a model that inspires excellence in others.
The recipient will be recognized at the CJF Awards ceremony in June 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals who have worked in any type of media (print, broadcast, digital) and in any journalism category (news, business, politics, sports, editorial cartoons, arts, etc.) are eligible for consideration.
- CJF strongly encourages nominations of people of colour, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and foreign-born residents.
Among the items to be considered are:
- Body of journalistic work during a multi-decade career
- Contribution to their community and broader society through outstanding journalism
- Recognition and respect from peers and audiences
Note:Â Lifetime Achievement cannot be awarded posthumously.
For more information, visit Canadian Journalism Foundation.
