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Ross Munro Media Award 2012
The CDA is now accepting
nominations for the
2012 Ross Munro Media Award,
which recognizes one Canadian journalist
who has made significant and outstanding
contributions to the general public's
understanding of issues related to
Canadian defence and security.
Nominations must be received by 1
September 2012.
General Statement
The Ross Munro Media Award was
initiated, in 2002, by the
Conference of Defence Associations (CDA),
in concert with the Canadian Defence and
Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI). Its
purpose is to recognize, annually, one
Canadian journalist who has made a
significant and outstanding contribution
to the understanding, by the general
public, of Canada’s defence and security
issues. Submissions can be made in
either of Canada’s official languages.
Significance
What the nominee has produced for public
consumption is considered noteworthy in
the education of and understanding by
Canadians of the needs and activities of
its armed forces or the policy
considerations thereof, in the
preservation of Canadian democratic
values. The product can take various
forms such as: live reporting during
hostilities or peacekeeping operations,
written articles, radio or television
series that precipitate major changes in
Government policy or elicit increased
public support for Canada’s armed forces
and for what they do. The product will
normally be widely acclaimed as a
significant item of journalism.
Communication
The media production whether print or
electronic (radio or televised) has been
well researched, is particularly
informative and serves to educate the
Canadian public on security and defence
matters. It is produced with style and
clarity so as to generate informed
opinion. The article, production or
series is widely acclaimed for its
accuracy, timeliness and interest.
Research
The product will show evidence of
in-depth research and analysis to
support the conclusions. This may take
the form of persistent and prolonged
exposure to hazardous conditions in the
collection of pertinent information and
documentary evidence.
Recognition
In the event that the selection of the
winner of the award comes down to a
choice between two or more nominees
of roughly equal merit, consideration
should be given to the nominee who has
not yet received recognition for his/her
contribution over one who has received
other media awards.
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