Staff from the Virden Empire-Advance were recognized for their work at the annual convention of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association (MCNA) last weekend in Winnipeg.
Sister publications The Souris Plaindealer, Crossroads This Week, and Deloraine Times and Star also received awards for their work in a range of categories.
The convention and awards banquet were held at the Delta Hotel in Winnipeg. Representing Glacier Media, which owns the papers, the publisher of the Prairie Newspaper Group (PNG) Nancy Johnson was on hand as a presenter and to accept the awards for staff who couldn’t be there.
She said, “It was a privilege for me to be present at the MCNA Better Newspaper Convention Awards and witness the many awards our PNG publications received for the important work we all do in our communities.”
Best in Class:
2nd - Virden Empire-Advance
Best Layout and Design:
2nd - Virden Empire-Advance
Best Christmas Edition:
2nd - Virden Empire-Advance
Best Editorial:
1st - Souris Plaindealer, Darci Semeschuk
Best Historical Story:
3rd - Virden Empire-Advance, Heather Reimer
Best In-House Ad:
3rd - Virden Empire-Advance, Candice McLauchlan
Best Photo Essay:
2nd -Virden Empire-Advance, Carrie Williams and Candice McLauchlan
Best Spot News Photo:
2nd - Deloraine Times & Star, Judy Wells
Best Sports Story
2nd – Shoal Lake Crossroads This Week, Robin Wark
Peter Kvarnstrom, President of Community Media for the Glacier Media Group, had this to say about the Prairie Newspaper Group’s accomplishments: “This is simply outstanding. Your work has been recognized as some of the best in our industry.
“We at Glacier are very proud of your work and the recognition you have received. All of you work tirelessly to serve your communities with highly relevant, compelling and unique news that truly enhances the quality of life enjoyed by the communities we serve.”
