TORONTO – The CBC was named ‘Broadcaster of the Year’ for the fourth time, while a number of CBC Radio programs took home medals and other honours at the 2010 New York Festivals International Radio Awards in New York City on Friday night.
A total of 17 CBC Radio programs were awarded medals at the event, including the grand award gold medal, which went to The Current for its documentary "Twice Lost" about a brother and sister’s fractious relationship. Another six CBC programs received finalist honours.
“With the recent pick up of Q with Jian Ghomeshi on American public radio network PRI and the on-going success of other CBC Radio programs such as WireTap south of the border, these award wins just further send the message that CBC produces some of the finest programming in the world," said Kirstine Stewart, interim EVP of CBC, in a statement. "Our heartfelt thanks to the New York Festivals for the recognition."
