TORONTO and NEW YORK – CTV’s indefatigable forever-anchor Lloyd Robertson will receive the Canadian Association of New York’s 2006 Arts and Letters Award, it was announced today.
The award will be presented to CTV News’ chief news anchor and senior news editor at the association’s annual Maple Leaf Ball on Friday, November 17 in mid-town Manhattan’s Gotham Hall. The Arts and Letters Award honours prominent Canadians who have significantly contributed to the development of one of the areas of Arts and Letters, in both Canada and the United States.
Past winners have made contributions through stage, screen, television, music, photography and writing. Previous recipients of the Canadian Association of New York’s Arts and Letters Award include Margaret Atwood, Peter Jennings, Paul Shaffer, Norman Jewison and Karen Kain.
"Lloyd Robertson is one of North America’s most accomplished journalists and has led Canadians, both at home and abroad, through the major events that have defined the country," said Ken Ottenbreit, co-president of the Canadian Association of New York, in a press release. "Leading CTV and Canada’s top newscast for more than 30 years, Lloyd is without a doubt the dean of Canadian journalism and we are thrilled to honour him with this award. "
An accomplished journalist, Robertson joined CTV in 1976 and has been broadcasting for more than 50 years.
Throughout his career, Robertson has guided Canadians through such events as: the Quebec Referendum, Canadian and U.S. elections, 9/11, state funerals, papal visits and the Terry Fox Run. During his illustrious career Robertson has received numerous awards including the Order of Canada in 1998. 
"This is tremendous honour and I am flattered to be in the company of such renowned previous recipients," said Robertson (right). "I look forward to celebrating with our American and Canadian friends in New York City this November."
The 126-year-old Canadian Association of New York brings together Canadians, expatriates and friends of Canada. The Association has raised over a million dollars for cancer research by sponsoring the Terry Fox Run in Central Park each year. The Maple Leaf Ball is the gala event of the year for the Canadian community in New York.
Proceeds from the Ball will be donated to children’s charities in New York.
