CTV News’ television and digital properties along with several Bell Media Radio stations were recognized for excellence in electronic journalism during the annual RTDNA of Canada National Conference Gala in Toronto on Saturday.
Made up of fellow electronic journalists and news managers, the RTDNA honoured CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LISA LAFLAMME with the distinguished Bert Cannings Award for Best Network Television Newscast for the fourth year in a row. In addition, CTV News Toronto’s CTV NEWS AT SIX was also honoured with the Bert Cannings Award in the category of Best Newscast, Large Market. CTVNews.ca took home the coveted Digital Media Award.
In total, Bell Media properties took home 16 awards this evening, bringing the 2024 tally of national and regional RTDNA awards to 53, plus two honorable mentions for Bell Media.
The spotlight frequently returned to Bell Media throughout the ceremony, as CTV News’ Lloyd Robertson, Host and Chief Anchor, W5, was presented with one of this year’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards, highlighting his many contributions to the field of electronic journalism. Lis Travers, Vice-President and Executive Producer, CANADA AM, received the 2024 Distinguished Service Award, presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding contribution and exemplary distinguished service rendered for the benefit and advancement of electronic journalism. And among the recipients of the RTDNA 2024 President's Award to The Canadian Journalist, CTV News President Wendy Freeman was recognized for standing firm in protecting the RTDNA Code of Ethics.
“Our commitment to Canadians – to deliver the highest quality of news that reflects the country itself while upholding our journalistic integrity – guides our news operations across all platforms,” said Wendy Freeman, President, CTV News. “Tonight’s recognition by the RTDNA salutes the unwavering efforts of our reporters, and it is a pleasure to punctuate the privilege of servicing our audiences with top industry distinction.”
On the radio front, Bell Media’s radio stations CJAD 800 (Montréal) and Newstalk 1010 (Toronto) picked up National Award honours, garnering the Charlie Edwards Award for Spot News and Byron MacGregor Award for Best Newscast (Large Market), respectively.
“We are honoured to be recognized by the RTDNA for journalistic excellence,” said Chris Gordon, President, Bell Media Radio. “A hearty congratulations to our entire team, who every day raises the bar to inform and serve our dedicated listeners.”
The following is a complete summary of 2024 CTV News and Bell Media Radio RTDNA Canada awards, including the awards given out this evening:
National and Network Awards (Awarded June 6, 2024, Toronto, ON)
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature – Small/Medium Market
Gimmie Shelter: A Portrait of Life on the Street – CTV Atlantic
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature – Large Market
Girlish Boy – CTV Ottawa
Ron Laidlaw Award – Continuing Coverage
Who Killed Serena? – CTV Vancouver
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News
North Vancouver Flooding – CTV Vancouver
Hugh Haugland Award – Creative use of Video
Drumming to Survive – CTV Vancouver
Sports Award – Large Market
Old Timer – CTV Calgary
Bert Cannings Award – Best Newscast – Large Market
CTV News at Six – CTV News Toronto
National Radio
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News
Ottawa Shooting: Attack on the Hill – News Talk Radio, CJAD 800
Byron MacGregor Award – Best Newscast – Large Market
Rob and Doug Campaign Switch – Newstalk 1010
Network Television
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News
Parliamentary Shootings – CTV News
Gord Sinclair Award – Live Special Events
Shooting on Parliament Hill – CTV News
Bert Cannings Award – Best Newscast
CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme (11 p.m., June 5, 2024) – CTV News
Network Digital
Digital Media Award
CTV News Digital – CTVNews.ca
Regional Awards: Central Region (Awarded April 25, 2024, Toronto, ON)
Dave Rogers Award – Long Feature – TV – Large Market
Black Market Babies - CTV Montreal
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature – Radio – Large Market
Doug Ford’s First Election Debate - Newstalk 1010
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature – TV – Small/Medium Market
Cancer Scare - CTV London
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature – TV – Large Market
Girlish Boy - CTV Ottawa
Adrienne Clarkson Award – Diversity – TV
Beyond the Veil - CTV Montreal
Dan McArthur Award – In-depth /Investigative – TV
Home is Where the Hurt Is - CTV London
Ron Laidlaw Award – Continuing Coverage – Digital Media
Ford Under Fire - CP24.com
Ron Laidlaw Award – Continuing Coverage – TV
Lac Megantic, a year later - CTV Montreal
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News – Digital Media
Snowstorm Cripples GTA with Whiteout Conditions, Slick Roadways - CP24.com
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News – Radio
Ottawa Shooting: Attack on the Hill - News Talk Radio, CJAD 800
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News – TV
Smoke Above Toronto: Fighting a Six-Alarm Factory Fire - CTV News Toronto
Dick Smyth Award – Creative Use of Sound – Radio
25th Anniversary of the MMVAs - Newstalk 1010
Hugh Haugland Award – Creative Use of Video – TV
Canadian Katniss - CTV Ottawa
Sports Award – TV – Small/Medium Market
Tackling Stereotypes - CTV Northern Ontario
Sports Award – TV – Large Market
Geese Calling - CTV Ottawa
Gord Sinclair Award – Live Special Events – TV
Election 2024 : Toronto Election Special - CTV News Toronto
Byron MacGregor Award – Best Newscast – Radio – Large Market
Rob and Doug Campaign Switch - Newstalk 1010
Bert Cannings Award – Best Newscast – TV – Medium Market
Shooting on Parliament Hill - CTV Kitchener
Bert Cannings Award – Best Newscast – TV – Large Market
CTV News at Six - CTV News Toronto
Honorable Mention: Gord Sinclair Award – Live Special Events – Radio
Jean Beliveau Funeral Coverage – TSN 690
Regional Awards: Prairie Region (Awarded April 25, Winnipeg, MB)
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature – TV – Large Market
Lightning Truck - CTV Edmonton
Ron Laidlaw Award – Continuing Coverage – TV
MMIW: Tina Fontaine; Tina’s Story in Life and Death - CTV Winnipeg
Sports Award – TV – Large Market
Old Timer - CTV Calgary
Gord Sinclair Award – Live Special Events – TV
Civic Election 2024 - CTV Winnipeg
Trina McQueen Award – News Information Program – TV
CTV Morning Live Edmonton 60th Anniversary Show - CTV Edmonton
Regional Awards: BC Region (Awarded April 18, 2024, Vancouver, BC)
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature – TV – Large Market
Amputee Rally Racer – CTV Vancouver
Adrienne Clarkson Award – Diversity – TV
Hariette Cunningham: A Transgendered Child’s Journey - CTV Vancouver Island
Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News – TV
North Vancouver Flooding - CTV Vancouver
Ron Laidlaw Award – Continuing Coverage – TV
Who Killed Serena? – CTV Vancouver
Hugh Haugland Award – Creative use of Video – TV
Drumming to Survive - CTV Vancouver
Sam Ross Award – TV
The Last Word: Homeless but Human - CTV Vancouver
Byron MacGregor Award – Best Newscast – Radio – Medium Market
C-FAX 1070 AM
Bert Cannings Award – Best Newscast –TV –Medium Market
CTV Vancouver Island News at 6 – CTV Vancouver Island
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Dave Gerry – CTV Vancouver
Regional Awards: Atlantic Region (Awarded April 18, 2024)
Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature – TV – Small/Medium Market
Gimmie Shelter: A Portrait of Life on the Street - CTV Atlantic
Gord Sinclair Award – Live Special Events – TV
Election 2024: Breaking Ballots - CTV Atlantic
Trina McQueen Award – News Information Program –TV
On Guard for Thee: Remembrance Day 2024 - CTV Atlantic
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Mike Cameron – CTV Atlantic
Honorable Mention: Adrienne Clarkson Award – Diversity – TV
My Name is Spencer: An Excellent Life – CTV Atlantic