Jack Webster Awards Explained

Webster
Awarded For:Outstanding achievement in Journalism in B.C.
Country:Canada
Year:1984

Jack Webster Awards are a series of yearly[1] industry awards[2] [3] presented by the Jack Webster Foundation for outstanding achievement in journalism in the Canadian province of British Columbia.[4] [5] The awards were established in 1986[6] [7] by the foundation and named after the late Jack Webster, who was a longtime reporter in British Columbia.[8] [9] [10] Split into multiple categories,[11] they are the top journalism honours in the province.[12]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ip. Stephanie. 2019-09-10. Vancouver Sun reporters earn nominations for 2019 Jack Webster journalism awards. A2. The Vancouver Sun. 2021-05-28.
  2. News: Reynolds. Christopher. 2012-11-02. Vancouver Sun journalists win five top honours. 2. The Vancouver Sun. 2021-05-28.
  3. News: November 12, 2020. CBC British Columbia nominated for 6 Jack Webster Awards. CBC News. May 28, 2021.
  4. News: 1994-11-09. Progress photographer wins top place in Jack Webster Award series. 10. The Chilliwack Progress. 2021-05-28.
  5. News: 1986-04-01. B.C. writers to benefit from Webster award. 40. Edmonton Journal. 2021-05-28.
  6. News: 1990-10-04. Freelancer wins journalism prize. 11. The Vancouver Sun. 2021-05-28.
  7. News: McDonald. Scott. 1986-03-27. Dinner for Webster dishes up journalism foundation. 45. The Vancouver Sun. 2021-05-28.
  8. News: Brown. Scott. 2020-12-09. Province-Sun pick up three Jack Webster Awards. AS3. The Province. 2021-05-28.
  9. News: 2016-10-18. Jack Webster Awards toast very best of B.C. journalism. 2. The Vancouver Sun. 2021-05-28.
  10. News: 1989-10-12. Webster Award for CKVU newsman. 18. Nanaimo Daily News. The Canadian Press. 2021-05-28.
  11. News: 2004-10-30. Beyak wins second Webster award. 4. The Abbotsford News. 2021-05-28.
  12. News: Kavanagh. Jean. 1989-10-12. Insurance fraud report wins Webster award. 28. The Vancouver Sun. 2021-05-28.

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