Black Press papers cleaned up with over 50 prizes at the Canadian Community BԪַpaper Awards.
The winners list released Tuesday night had the companyBԪַs newspapers featured in almost every category from best overall to photography to editorial content. See a list of the Black Press winners below but note that some categories are still being adjudicated:
Best all-around newspaper
- The Hope Standard, third place (circulation up to 1,249)
- Salmon Arm Observer, second place (circulation 2,000-2,999)
- The Yukon BԪַ, first place (circulation 4,000-6,499)
- Penticton Western BԪַ, second place (circulation 12,500-24,999)
Best front page
- The Hope Standard, second place (circulation up to 1,249)
- Salmon Arm Observer, first place (circulation 2,000-2,999)
- The Yukon BԪַ, second place (circulation 4,000-6,499)
- Penticton Western BԪַ, first place (circulation 12,500-24,999)
Best editorial page
- The Hope Standard, third place (circulation up to 1,249)
- Salmon Arm Observer, third place (circulation 2,000-2,999)
- The Yukon BԪַ, second place (circulation 4,000-6,499)
- Penticton Western BԪַ, second place (circulation 12,500-24,999)
- Parksville-Qualicum Beach BԪַ, third place (circulation 12,500-24,999)
Blue Ribbon
- Parksville-Qualicum Beach BԪַ, second place (circulation12,500-24,999)
- Goldstream BԪַ Gazette, third place (circulation 12,500-24,999)
Best feature story
- Williams Lake Tribune, second place BԪַ BԪַVeteran shares story coping with PTSDBԪַ (circulation 4,000-12,499)
- Nelson Star, third place BԪַ BԪַLocals learn Arabic to welcome refugeesBԪַ (circulation 4,000-12,4999)
Outstanding reporter initiative
- Trail Times, first place BԪַ BԪַExhibit showcases Italian Canadians interned in WW2BԪַ (circulation up to 3,999)
- The Yukon BԪַ, first place, third place BԪַ BԪַGovernment hands flood victims out to dryBԪַ (circulation up to 9,000)
Best historical story
- Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal, third place BԪַ BԪַCamels in the Cariboo historical pieceBԪַ (circulation up to 3,999)
- Oak Bay BԪַ, third place BԪַ BԪַWartime snapshots shared at Carlton HouseBԪַ (circulation 4,000-12,499)
- Peninsula BԪַ Review, first place BԪַ BԪַStory of North SaanichBԪַs Horth familyBԪַ (circulation 4,000-12,499)
- Langley Times, second place BԪַ BԪַRemembering Sgt. WrightBԪַ (circulation 12,500 and over)
Best headline writing
- Yukon BԪַ, first place BԪַ BԪַLet the meet KateBԪַ
- The Surrey Now BԪַ BԪַThe Surrey NowBԪַ
Best spot news coverage
- Yukon BԪַ BԪַ BԪַFlood swimmerBԪַ (circulation 4,000-12,499)
- Surrey Leader, first place BԪַ BԪַMan burned at homeless campBԪַ (circulation 12,500 and over)
- Goldstream BԪַ Gazette, third place BԪַ BԪַArmed suspect taken into custody after lengthy standoff (circulation 12,500 and over)
Best news feature photo
- Salmon Arm Observer, first place BԪַ BԪַTo the beat of the drumBԪַ (circulation up to 3,999)
- Sooke BԪַ Mirror, second place BԪַ BԪַCRD celebrates salmon and new parklandBԪַ (circulation 4,000-12,499)
- Surrey Leader, first place BԪַ BԪַPregnant and addictedBԪַ (circulation 12,500 and over)
Best feature photo
- Yukon BԪַ, second place BԪַ BԪַSwing adventureBԪַ (circulation 4,000-12,499)
- Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows BԪַ, first place BԪַ BԪַFair features sitting swineBԪַ (circulation 12,500 and over)
- Langley Advance BԪַ BԪַFarm fundraiserBԪַ (circulation 12,500 and over)
- Goldstream BԪַ Gazette BԪַ BԪַSanta takes some time for a special stop at VGHBԪַ (circulation 12,500 and over)
Best sports photo
- Salmon Arm Observer BԪַ BԪַIn your faceBԪַ (circulation up to 3,999)
- Salmon Arm Observer BԪַ BԪַAir ElejiahBԪַ (circulation up to 3,999)
- Salmon Arm Observer BԪַ BԪַView from the hoopBԪַ (circulation up to 3,999)
- Yukon BԪַ BԪַ BԪַSplashdownBԪַ (circulation 4,000-12,499
- Sooke BԪַ Mirror BԪַ BԪַPunishing tackleBԪַ (circulation 4,000-12,499)
Best photo essay
- Salmon Arm Observer BԪַ BԪַRoots and BluesBԪַ (circulation up to 3,999)
Outstanding community service
- Williams Lake Tribune BԪַ BԪַDirty Laundry CampaingBԪַ (circulation up to 9,999)
Best holiday edition
- Langley Advance BԪַ BԪַLove: Start your own family traditionsBԪַ (circulation 12,500 and over)
Best coverage of the arts
- Nelson Star (circulation up to 9,999)
Best sports coverage
- Salmon Arm Observer (circulation up to 3,999)
- Yukon BԪַ (circulation 4,000-12,499)
- Cowichan Valley Citizen (circulation 12,500 and over)
Best multimedia feature
- Yukon BԪַ BԪַ BԪַBurning away the winter bluesBԪַ (circulations up to 9,999)
- Victoria BԪַ BԪַ BԪַRoyal Visit 2016BԪַ (circulation 10,000 and over)
- Vernon Morning Star BԪַ BԪַA place to call homeBԪַ (circulation 10,000 and over)
Best agricultural edition
- Cowichan Valley Citizen BԪַ BԪַAhead of the herd: Valley farmers adding valueBԪַ (circulation 10,000 and over)
- Langley Times BԪַ BԪַHomeGrownBԪַ (circulation 10,000 and over)
- Chilliwack Progress BԪַ BԪַOutlook AgricultureBԪַ (circulation 10,000 and over