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Clark Gilbert, president and CEO of Deseret News Publishing Company and Deseret Digital Media, was recently named 'Innovator of the Year'  by Borreal Associates after transforming Utah's longest running business into one of North America's fastest growing newspapers, both in print and online.

Register today for the 2012 INK+BEYOND conference and trade show, taking place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto from April 25 to 29. You won't want to miss out on all of the educational benefits and valuable networking opportunities.

This year's conference is held in conjunction with Newspapers Canada, the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) and the Canadian Circulation Management Association (CCMA). The conference program covers every aspect of the newspaper industry with sessions designed for all departments.

The latest issue of OCNA's monthly newsletter, NewsClips is complete!

Thank you to everyone who contributed content.

Click the link below to view it the digital version and learn what other members have been up to lately. In addition to association news you can find helpful articles on technology, design, business and advertising. We hope you enjoy!

http://www.ocna.org/newsclipsjanuary2012

Across Ontario young individuals are working hard to make a difference within their communities and around the world. The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow and they're proving they have what it take by leaving a lasting impact on their communities and the future.

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To facilitate the endurance and continued growth of Ontario's community newspaper industry, the Ontario Community Newspapers Foundation (OCNF) offers the Student Distance Placement Program. Undergraduate Journalism students who are going to be spending a co-op term or internship at a community newspaper are encouraged to apply. 

Up to $2,000 in funding will be granted to selected students to help cover the cost of transportation, meals and rent during their placement period. 

OCNA is now accepting nominations for Gold and Silver Quill Awards for 2012. These prestigious awards recognize newspaper owners and employees for their long time service to the industry. To download the nomination form, you must be logged into the Member Area of our website. It can be found under OCNA Programs and Services.

Silver Quills recognize service of 25 years or more, and are presented to those who have been actively engaged or who have made a substantial contribution to the newspaper industry. 

By John Foust
Raleigh, NC

What a great year for response this has been!  There are 176 outstanding individuals across Ontario who were nominated for the 2011 Ontario Junior Citizen Awards.

Thank you so much to all of our members who published editorials and ads seeking nominations within communities across the province. 

OCNA will be contacting local editors of the final recipients on January 24 so they have the opportunity to make the announcement to their local recipient first. 

The latest issue of OCNA's monthly publication, NewsClips is complete!

Thank you to everyone who contributed content.

Click the link below to view it and learn what other members have been up to lately. In addition to association news you can find helpful articles on technology, design, business and advertising. We hope you enjoy!

http://ocna.org/newsclipsdecember2011

Here's a sneak peek at what you can find inside: