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Hall of Fame


Nominations forms must be received no later than Friday January 31st, 2025 to be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame for 2025. Nominations may be submitted anytime throughout the year.


The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) is proud to recognize and celebrate individuals who have made exemplary contributions to Ontario’s community newspapers through our Hall of Fame. Inductees will be respected community news professionals who have remained passionate about the industry throughout challenges, opportunities and changes. They will be leaders who have helped community newspapers adapt and grow.


Nominees are encouraged from all aspects of the industry, including but not limited to editorial, advertising, publishing, production, circulation, finance, sales or design. The Award may also be given posthumously.


Nominees shall:

  • have a proven record of outstanding achievements in the Ontario community newspaper industry
  • have demonstrated leadership and/or innovation within the Ontario community newspaper industry
  • have contributed to the overall health and success of community newspapers
  • be well respected in the business and community
  • be role models and inspirations for future generations of community newspaper leaders


To nominate someone, please submit the nomination form along with two supporting nomination forms. Please include supplementary information, including but not limited to a bio and career summary. Provide any back up material necessary to support the nomination criteria, including testimonials, newspapers articles, endorsement letters and any other information that will help the judges get to know your nominee.

 

Click here to download the nomination form: 

Hall of Fame Nomination Form.pdf

Hall of Fame Nomination Form.docx

Hall of Fame Supporting Nomination Form.pdf

Hall of Fame Supporting Nomination Form.docx


For more information, please contact Karen Shardlow at k.shardlow@ocna.org.

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