The Ontario Newspaper Awards celebrate excellence in journalism among newspapers outside of Toronto. They are held once a year at a gala ceremony that brings together journalists, photographers, managing editors, publishers and sponsors.

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A complete list of all the winners and finalists at the 2012 Ontario Newspaper Awards

by John Size on May 14, 2012
The full list of winners and finalists: Martha Blackburn Award, Journalist of the Year: Shawn Jeffords, Sarnia Observer. Finalists: Sarah Sacheli, Windsor Star; Nicole O’Reilly, Hamilton Spectator. Richard Sutton Award, Photojournalist of the Year: Jason Kryk, Windsor Star. Finalists: Derek Ruttan, London Free Press; Tyler Brownbridge, Windsor Star. Student Journalist of the Year: Western University team. Finalists: Katia Dmitrieva, Ryerson University; Kristie Pearce, St. Clair College. Larry N. Smith Award, Novice Reporting (under 25,000 circulation): Drew Halfnight, Guelph Mercury. Finalists: Angela Scappatura, St. Catharines Standard; Chris Seto, Guelph Mercury. C.B. Schmidt Award, Novice Reporting (over 25,000): Jeff Green, Hamilton Spectator; Finalists: Molly Hayes, Hamilton Spectator; Ashley Csanady, Waterloo Region Record. Spot News Reporting (under 25,000): Woodstock Sentinel-Review team. Finalists: Corey Larocque and Ray Spiteri, Niagara Falls Review; Sarah Deeth and Jason Bain, Peterborough Examiner. Spot News Reporting (over 25,000): London Free Press team. Finalists: Waterloo Region Record team; Windsor Star...
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Ontario Newspaper Awards set to celebrate the best in journalism this weekend
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Ontario Newspaper Awards set to celebrate the best in journalism this weekend

by John Size on May 1, 2012
The Ontario Newspaper Awards gala takes place this weekend – Saturday, May 5, 2012, at The Sheraton Hotel in Hamilton, Ont. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and then, the 2011 awards will be announced.
Announcing all nominees for the 2012 Ontario Newspaper Awards!!
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Announcing all nominees for the 2012 Ontario Newspaper Awards!!

by John Size on Mar 16, 2012
Nominees for the final two categories in this year’s 2012 Ontario Newspaper Awards are announced! Congratulations to all the nominees. We hope to see you at the gala in Hamilton May 5, 2012. For contact information concerning the awards, please see the bottom of this post. Thanks and good luck to everyone! DRUM ROLL……………………………….  ...
Ontario Newspaper Awards 2011-12: message from the chairman, gala to be held in Hamilton
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Ontario Newspaper Awards 2011-12: message from the chairman, gala to be held in Hamilton

by admin on Dec 2, 2011
Change really is the only constant. If we’ve learned anything from the recent turbulent times in our business, it’s that. Your Ontario Newspaper Awards are changing and evolving with the times, too, and we’re happy to tell you the changes are all good. ONA members already know about the tough period we went through coinciding...
Windsor Star's Tyler Brownbridge named 2010 Photojournalist of the Year
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Windsor Star’s Tyler Brownbridge named 2010 Photojournalist of the Year

by John Size on Nov 16, 2011
The Windsor Star’s Tyler Brownbridge was named Photojournalist of the Year for a portfolio the judge said “was full of images that made excellent use of light with strong composition and content.” Please wait for the page to fully load before clicking through images.
The 2010 Ontario Newspaper Awards in photos: Are you here?
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The 2010 Ontario Newspaper Awards in photos: Are you here?

by John Size on May 5, 2011
The Ontario Newspaper Awards was another great success. Here are some of the first pictures received from our photographer Shannon Storey.
Hamilton sweeps 2010 Ontario Newspaper Awards
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Hamilton sweeps 2010 Ontario Newspaper Awards

by admin on May 1, 2011
WATERLOO (CP) – The Hamilton Spectator swept the Ontario Newspaper Awards on Saturday night, collecting eight awards, including the prestigious Journalist of the Year award. The Windsor Star netted six awards, including the equally high-profile Photojournalist of the Year award. The Guelph Mercury and Waterloo Region Record each went home with three awards, while the...
Waterloo Region Record leads 2010 ONA nominations
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Waterloo Region Record leads 2010 ONA nominations

by admin on Mar 2, 2011
HAMILTON – The Waterloo Region Record leads the pack of finalists for the 2010 Ontario Newspaper Awards with 17 nominations, including one that’s shared with the Hamilton Spectator and the Guelph Mercury. The Windsor Star and the Hamilton Spectator are tied with 16 nominations a piece, including the Spectator’s shared nomination. The Brantford Expositor and...
ONA returns stronger than ever in 2010/11, chairman says
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ONA returns stronger than ever in 2010/11, chairman says

by admin on Mar 2, 2011
Two new categories have been added to the list for the Ontario Newspaper Awards this year. Multimedia journalism -  under 25,000 circulation – is given for a single story or package for which the author produced photography and online elements as well as a print component. The new Enterprise Reporting category is open to small...
Exellence in journalism represented by 2009 award winners
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Exellence in journalism represented by 2009 award winners

by admin on Mar 1, 2011
WATERLOO, Ont. – The Hamilton Spectator and Guelph Mercury tied for most awards collected at the Ontario Newspaper Awards gala Saturday night. They each took home six awards. The Waterloo Record and Windsor Star share second place with four awards each, while the Niagara Falls Review won three awards. The Woodstock Sentinel-Review netted two awards....
Hamilton Spectator's Denise Davy named top journalist in 2009
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Hamilton Spectator’s Denise Davy named top journalist in 2009

by admin on Mar 1, 2011
Hamilton Spectator reporter Denise Davy spent four months researching the issue of children’s mental health for her series, “One in Five”. The seven-part series explored the national crisis through interviews with parents, professionals and politicians. Davy’s series struck a chord with readers who overwhelmingly emailed and called to thank her. A local teacher’s federation moved...
The best in photography from the 2009 ONAs
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The best in photography from the 2009 ONAs

by admin on Feb 27, 2011
A photo gallery of the winners and runners up at the 2009 Ontario Newspaper Awards. Click on a photo to make it larger and then scroll through the gallery by clicking the arrow on the middle right-hand side of the enlarged picture. Please wait for the page to fully load.
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