The BCYCNA has been hosting the
Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards for over 80 years. Dedicated to celebrating excellence amongst our member newspapers, the accolades recognize all aspects of the newspaper industry, including production, publishing, reporting, editing, advertising, photography, website design and community contribution.
This year’s Terasen Gas / BCYCNA Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at one of our favourite venues of all time: The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, which has played host to the Ma Murray Awards many times in the past. The setting, the location, the food, and the quality of service there are second to none. In the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Wall Centre is a sleek and elegant venue for the BCYCNA to showcase the community newspaper industry.
Below is a list of the exciting events happening at the Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards Gala on Saturday, April 14, 2007:
SEMINARS:
Last year’s seminars were so successful, we’re offering even more this year! We looked long and hard to find the best of the best for BCYCNA members, and are thrilled to announce the following speakers not only for the Ma Murray seminars in Vancouver, but also for an on-the-road offering in Prince George. So even if you can’t make it to Vancouver, you’ll still benefit from what these very talented speakers have to teach you.
2007 will see Jack Hart of the Oregonian leading BCYCNA members through his narrative storytelling workshop, “True Stories”; Tom Braid, photo editor of the Edmonton Sun & Examiner will offer his workshop, “Shooting Pictures Tight and Bright,” and Ontario-based advertising consultant John Young will show members how to “Create Advertising that Works.”
Click here for schedules and pricing for the 2007 seminar series. |
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CN SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON:
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Saturday, April 14, 12:00 noon – 1:30pm, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel
Honour our youngest and brightest, the future of the community newspaper industry, as they are presented with their scholarships. The BCYCNA is breaking records once again by awarding more than $25,000 in scholarship money to deserving students in journalism, design, graphics, and sales. |
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BCYCNA AGM:
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Saturday, April 14, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel
Join us for the BC & Yukon Community Newspaper Association's Annual General Meeting. |
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CATALYST PAPER PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION:
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Saturday, April 14, 6:00pm, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel
– Pavilion Ballroom Foyer
Arrive at 6:00pm for sign-in, some tasty hors d'oeuvres, and mingling around the open bar. |
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TERASEN GAS / BCYCNA MA MURRAY AWARDS GALA AND DINNER:
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Saturday, April 14, 7:00pm, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel – Pavilion Ballroom
Let's celebrate! Enjoy a fabulous dinner, followed by hilarious stand-up by comedian Todd Butler, topped off with the presentation of the awards to deserving newspaper staff from all over BC and the Yukon. The emcees for the evening are CBC’s Gloria Macarenko and Global TV’s Zack Spencer. Click here for our entertainers' bios. |
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BCYCNA HOSPITALITY SUITE:
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Saturday, April 22, 10:00pm
Keep the celebration going in the exclusive Constellation Suite on the 35th floor. Those of you who have been there will recall the magnificent view. Enjoy snacks, an open bar, a DJ, dancing, and some time to relax and really get to know your colleagues from all over BC and the Yukon. |
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Registration information details are coming soon.
Sponsorship for the 2007 Ma Murrays is still ongoing. Below are the sponsors confirmed to help us stage this event for our member newspapers. Meanwhile, mark April 14th on your calendar - we'll see you at the Wall Centre!
