TORONTO – CTV’s Kevin Newman will receive the RTDNA’s prestigious President’s Award at the president’s reception on May 25 during the 2018 RTDNA National Conference & Awards Gala.
The President’s Award, the highest honour bestowed by the association, acknowledges an individual who has brought recognition and distinction to the field of electronic and digital journalism.
“For more than 30 years Kevin Newman has contributed his valuable insights and extraordinary storytelling abilities to audiences on both sides of the border”, said RTDNA president Ian Koenigsfest, in the announcement. “A pioneer in so many respects, the much decorated and highly respected Newman has provided context and meaning to the most important stories impacting our society during his vast career.”
“Kevin’s storied career has always been guided by the tenets of journalistic integrity and a deep commitment to the investigative process,” added Wendy Freeman, president of CTV News. “Simply put, Kevin is a visionary who won’t rest until the story is delivered accurately, and his passion is a guiding light for Canada’s next generation of journalists. Congratulations, Kevin.”
