AJAs 2015 Finalists
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Best Page Presentation: Newspaper
- 548 - Stephanie McHugh - Telegraph-Journal - Saint John, NB - Fashion in Action.
- 596 - Stephanie McHugh - Telegraph-Journal - Saint John, NB - On the World’s Wine Stage.
- 736 - Todd Manning - The Compass - Carbonear, NL - Hula Strumming.
Photojournalism Spot News: Newspaper
- 565 - Jim Dumville - The Daily Gleaner - Fredericton, NB - Comfort and Loss.
- 682 - Keith Gosse - The Telegram – St. John’s, NL - Fiery Crash.
- 691 - Keith Gosse - The Telegram - St. John’s, NL - Overturned.
Photojournalism Feature: Newspaper
- 539 - Andrew Vaughan - The Canadian Press - Halifax, NS - Remembering a Fallen Father.
- 540 - Andrew Vaughan - The Canadian Press - Halifax, NS - Summertime in the City of Lakes.
- 775 - Greg Agnew - Telegraph-Journal - Saint John, NB - Hand Eye Coordination.
Atlantic Magazine Article
- 610 - Mary-Frances Lynch - Saltscapes Magazine - Bedford, NS - Healing Roots.
- 481 - Mike Allen - Atlantic Salmon Journal - Chamcook, NB - River One.
- 637 - Stephanie Porter - Atlantic Business Magazine - St. John’s, NL - Ancient Land, Modern Life.
Atlantic Magazine: Best Cover
- 480 - Atlantic Salmon Journal - Chamcook, NB - Winter 2015: Art of Conservation.
- 719 - East Coast Living - Halifax, NS - Fall 2015: Old Town, New House.
- 717 - East Coast Living - Halifax, NS - Winter 2015: Bright New View.
- 712 - Halifax Magazine - Halifax, NS - June 2015: Pet Projects.
Atlantic Magazine: Best Profile Article
- 737 - Sarah Sawler - Halifax Magazine - Halifax, NS - Level Up.
- 646 - Stephen Kimber - Atlantic Business Magazine - St. John’s, NL - Innovator of the Year.
- 645 - Stephen Kimber - Atlantic Business Magazine - St. John’s, NL - The Trials and Tribulations of Vrege Armoyan.
Breaking/Spot News Reporting: Print and Online
- 542 - Andrew Vaughan/Michael MacDonald/Michael Tutton - The Canadian Press - Halifax, NS - Air Canada’s ‘Hard Landing’ in Halifax.
- 541 - Kevin Bissett - The Canadian Press - Halifax, NS - Guilty: Dennis Oland’s Trial Verdict.
- 493 - Laverne Stewart - The Daily Gleaner - Fredericton, NB - ABCs of Fear.
Breaking News: Radio
- 566 - Jessica Doria-Brown - CBC PEI - Charlottetown, PEI - Barber Shop Fire.
- 696 - Paul Raynes - VOCM News - St. John’s, NL - Fatal crash - A Lonely Search.
- 658 - Robert Jones - CBC NB - Fredericton, NB - Oland Verdict.
Breaking News/Spot News: Television
- 656 - Brett Ruskin - Global Halifax - Halifax, NS - Reporter Helps Expectant Mother in Snowstorm.
- 650 - Global Halifax News Team - Halifax, NS - Air Canada Flight 624 Crash Landing.
- 575 - Heather Gillis - NTV News - St. John’s, NL - Fishing Tragedy.
Enterprise Reporting: Print
- 602 - Adam Huras/Karissa Donkin - Telegraph-Journal - Saint John, NB - Daycare Inspections.
- 624 - Ashley Fitzpatrick - The Telegram - St. John’s, NL - Poison in the Water.
- 504 - David Boehm - Rural Delivery - Liverpool, NS - Lobster on a Roll.
Enterprise Reporting: Radio
- 472 - Angela MacIvor - CBC NS - Halifax, NS - A Crisis in Rape Funding.
- 462 - Erin Moore - CBC NS - Halifax, NS - Debra Spencer Deportation.
- 661 - Robert Jones - CBC NB - Fredericton, NB - Overbilled.
Enterprise Reporting: Television
- 587 - Ariana Kelland - CBC NL - St. John’s, NL - Trouble Behind Bars.
- 583 - Rob Antle - CBC NL - St. John’s, NL - Blind Trust.
- 771 - Shane Rockland Fowler - CBC NB - Fredericton, NB - Glyphosate Sprayings.
Feature: Print
- 644 - Barb Sweet - The Telegram - St. John’s, NL - Down the Maggot Hole.
- 665 - James Foster - Times&Transcript - Moncton, NB - The Descendants of Daniel.
- 499 - Victoria Dekker - Telegraph-Journal - Saint John, NB - The High-Flying Hunt.
Feature: Radio
- 528 - Gavin Simms - CBC NL - St John’s, NL - Shadows of My Mind.
- 474 - Pauline Dakin - CBC NS - Halifax, NS - Rural Reckoning: The Come-From-Away Investor.
- 683 - Vanessa Blanch - CBC NB - Moncton, NB - Answer Back, Brother.
Feature: Television
- 518 - Serge Bouchard - Radio-Canada Acadie - Moncton, NB - Le Bonheur Retrouvé de Gino Sélesse.
- 647 - Shelley Steeves/Steve Fiander - Global NB - Bud the Guardian Angel Dog.
- 648 - Shelley Steeves/Steve Fiander - Global NB - Harmonica Helps Dementia Patient.
Business Reporting: Any Medium
- 552 - Adam Walsh/Paul Pickett/Philippe Grenier - CBC NL - St. John’s, NL - China: The Seal Hunt’s Last Hope?
- 516 - Rebecca Martel - Radio-Canada Acadie - Halifax, NS - L'énergie marémotrice en Nouvelle-Écosse.
- 733 - Stephen Kimber - Atlantic Business Magazine - St. John’s, NL - Boiling Point.
Sports Reporting: Any Medium
- 508 - Bruce Hallihan - The Daily Gleaner - Fredericton, NB - The Struggle Within.
- 483 - Monty Mosher - The Chronicle Herald - Halifax, NS - No Regrets.
- 756 - Randy O’Donnell - Telegraph-Journal - Saint John, NB - Bouncing Back.
Arts & Entertainment Reporting: Any Medium
- 597 - Cara Smith - Telegraph-Journal - Saint John, NB - The Power of a Portrait.
- 619 - Philip Lee - Saltscapes Magazine - Bedford, NS - Lennie’s Dream.
- 501 - Victoria Dekker - Telegraph-Journal - Saint John, NB - Paying Tribute to a Historic Program.
Commentary: Any Medium
- 667 - Brent Mazerolle - Times&Transcript - Moncton, NB - Who was the Real Victim of June 4?
- 531 - Pascal Raiche-Nogue - Acadie Nouvelle - Caraquet, NB - Un Doigt d’Honneur.
- 708 - Trevor Adams - Halifax Magazine- Halifax, NS - How We Remember.
Video Journalist: Television
- 489 - Brett Ruskin - CBC NS - Halifax, NS - Show of work.
- 577 - Laura Meader - CBC PEI - Charlottetown, PEI - Show of work.
- 511 - Philippe Grenier - Radio-Canada Acadie - St. John’s, NL - Show of work.
Best Community Newspaper News Story
- 721 - Tammy Scott-Wallace - Kings County Record - Sussex, NB - Doors Close on People’s Court.
- 598 - Tammy Scott-Wallace - Kings County Record - Sussex, NB - A Mother’s Plea for Answers.
- 700 - Tim Jaques - The Tribune - Campbellton, NB - Kerboom! It’s Still There!
Editorial Cartooning
- 485 - Bruce MacKinnon - The Chronicle Herald - Halifax, NS - Show of work.
- 594 - Greg Perry - Telegraph-Journal - Saint John, NB - Show of work.
- 763 - Michael de Adder - Brunswick News & The Chronicle Herald - Show of work.
Best Multimedia Feature
- 545 - Alison Auld/Michael Tutton - The Canadian Press - Halifax, NS - Moncton Shootings, One Year Later.
- 544 - Michael Tutton - The Canadian Press - Halifax, NS - Treading Water: State of Nova Scotia Bridges.
- 520 - Nicolas Steinbach/Philippe Duclos - Radio-Canada Acadie - Moncton, NB - Pour Toujours Haiti.
Best Information News Radio Program (Selected Program)
- 747 - Information Morning - CBC NB - Fredericton, NB.
- 581 - St. John’s Morning Show - CBC NL - St. John’s, NL.
- 563 - Island Morning - CBC PEI - Charlottetown, PEI.
Best Radio Newscast (Selected Newscast)
- 471 - CBC 6:30 AM News - CBC NS - Halifax, NS.
- 524 - The Morning News - News95.7 - Halifax, NS.
- 697 - VOCM 6:30 AM News - VOCM - St. John’s, NL.
Best Television News Broadcast (Same Date Newscast)
- 571 - Compass - CBC PEI - Charlottetown, PEI.
- 652 - Halifax Evening News - Global Halifax - Halifax, NS.
- 706 - New Brunswick at 6 - CBC NB - Fredericton, NB.
The Jim MacNeill New Journalist Award
- 495 - Elizabeth Fraser - The Daily Gleaner - Fredericton, NB - Show of work.
- 684 - Laura Howells - CBC NL - St. John’s, NL - Show of work.
- 662 - Steve Silva - Global Halifax - Halifax, NS - Show of work.
SOURCE Atlantic Journalism Awards
For further information: Natalie D. Clifford, Associate Director, Atlantic Journalism Awards - 902.240.4080 - ajas.natalie@gmail.com