After weeks of anticipation, Black Press papers cleaned up at the 2017 Ma Murray Awards in Richmond on Sunday.
Hosted by the BCYCNA, the honours celebrate the work of community journalists across the province for advertising, photography, writing in print and online and overall newspaper excellence.
Black Press winners were:
NEWSPAPER EXCELLENCE AWARD – CATEGORY A
- Lake Cowichan Gazette, first place
- Haida Gwaii Observer, second place
- Eagle Valley News, third place
NEWSPAPER EXCELLENCE AWARD – CATEGORY B
- The Similkameen Spotlight, second place
- North Thompson Times, third place
NEWSPAPER EXCELLENCE AWARD – CATEGORY C
- Salmon Arm Observer, second place
NEWSPAPER EXCELLENCE AWARD – CATEGORY D
- Oak Bay News, second place
NEWSPAPER EXCELLENCE AWARD – CATEGORY E
- Langley Advance, third place
NEWSPAPER EXCELLENCE AWARD – CATEGORY F
- The Chilliwack Progress, first place
- Parksville/Qualicum Beach news, second place
NEWSPAPER EXCELLENCE AWARD –...