The Radio-Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) announced yesterday the regional winners of the 2010 Edward R. Murrow Awards with CTV stations receiving more than half of the awards in the international category. CTV trumped all other Canadian broadcasters competing in this category, and received accolades for CTV National News coverage of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch arrival in Canada. CTV Southwestern Ontario was also recognized with two awards in the Small Television Market Category.
“It is extremely gratifying to be recognized by the RTDNA for the hard work and dedication of CTV News teams that serve communities across Canada,” said Robert Hurst, President, CTV News. “We are driven by a commitment to deliver the highest quality news that viewers want, and are delighted that our national and regional news teams have garnered this acknowledgement.”
The following is a breakdown of CTV’s RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Award wins:
Large Market:
* CTV National News: “An Epic Journey – Olympic Torch arrives In Victoria”
* CTV Toronto – Overall Excellence: “CTV News Toronto”
* CTV Edmonton – Video Breaking News Coverage: “WCB Hostage Taking”
* CTV Calgary – Video Continuing Coverage: “H1N1”
* CP24 – Use of Video: “LeDrew Live – Tornado Strikes Toronto”
Small Market:
* CTV Southwestern Ontario – Video News Documentary: “Student Ghetto”
* CTV Southwestern Ontario – Video News Series: “LRT123”
