CTV Ottawa and NEWSTALK 580 CFRA have been named the finalists for eight Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awards for the Central Region.
The awards recognize the best story-telling, journalists and content in TV, radio and digital.
CTV News Ottawa is a finalist in the following seven categories:
TV Newscast - Bert Cannings Award (Large Market)
- CTV News Ottawa - CTV News Ottawa, Tornado - Path of Destruction
Breaking News - Charlie Edwards Award
- CTV News Ottawa - Tornado - Path of Destruction
Continuing Coverage - Ron Laidlaw Award
- CTV News Ottawa - Tornado: Recovery & Rebuilding
Data Storytelling
- CTV News Ottawa - Life Saving Drones
Short Feature – Dave Rogers Award (Large Market)
- CTV News Ottawa – Remembrance in a Restaurant, An American honours Canadian Veterans for their Service and Sacrifice
Excellence in Innovation
- CTV News Ottawa – LRT Exercise Gone Wrong
Excellent in Video – Hugh Haugland Award
- CTV News Ottawa – Steam Power, An RCMP Officer Living with PTSD Finds Peace on the Water
In the radio category, NEWSTALK 580 CFRA is a finalist for the Opinion and Commentary – Sam Ross Award. The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll is nominated for its coverage of the Melnyk Media Madness.
Central Region winners will be announced on April 6 in Toronto.
