News stories about H1N1 have dominated the media during the past few months, but throughout 2009 journalists reported on a variety of other health and health-care issues that affected the lives of nurses, patients and all Ontarians. As the year draws to a close, the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is asking reporters, editors and producers to look back over their work and enter the 12th annual Awards for Excellence in Health-Care Reporting.
Each year, RNAO receives entries from media outlets across the province. Last year's judges reviewed entries from CBC Radio, Globe and Mail, Global Television and More magazine.
Stories will be judged on content, writing, analysis, creativity and human interest/community impact. Please select an exceptional news story, feature, or radio/television broadcast that you feel should be recognized for its comprehensive treatment of nursing or health-care issues. You can also nominate a colleague for the award.
Entries must have been published in Ontario newspapers or magazines, or broadcast on radio or television during the 2009 calendar year. Awards will be presented in April at the President's Banquet held during RNAO's annual general meeting.
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