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Rather to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at Banff


BANFF – Renowned journalist Dan Rather will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 Banff World Media Festival in June.The award, which will be presented during the Rockie Awards gala ceremony on June 10, recognizes an individual who has significantly enriched the world of entertainment with their lifetime contribution to the industry.  Past honorees include Sir David Attenborough, James Burrows, William Shatner, Larry King, and Christine Baranski.  Rather will also be featured in a one-on-one interview at the Festival, giving delegates an unprecedented opportunity to hear directly from the broadcast legend about his celebrated career.Perhaps the best-known journalist in...