Gold Ribbon awards add diversity categories

OTTAWA - The Canadian Association of Broadcasters today announced the finalists for its annual Gold Ribbon Awards, honouring excellence in private broadcasting. The awards will be presented during New Realities, New Rules the CAB’s 2006 Convention in Vancouver, November 5-7, 2006. The Gold Ribbon Awards honour achievement in broadcasting in various categories including community service, breaking news, humour, public affairs, and promotion of Canadian talent. The CAB received a record number of Gold Ribbon entries this year, with a total of 518 – an increase of more than 10% over 2005. All three sectors submitted a record number of entries,...