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Attention: Journalism Students
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The Jack Webster Foundation
Student Journalism Awards
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Sponsored by
Three awards presented by
Sponsor since 2001 |
Three awards presented by
Sponsor since 2006 |
One award presented by the
In honor of Dennis Skulsky, President of CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc. |
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The 2007 Student Journalism Award recipients are:
From UBC: Allison Cross
From Kwantlen University College: Aaron Joseph
From Thompson Rivers University: Tamara Cunningham, Tim Petruk
From Langara: Justine Davidson
From BCIT: Brent Shearer, Teresa Tang
Past award recipients
This award recognizes Jack Webster and his legacy of insightful, accurate and uncompro-mising reporting from his more than 40 years of print, radio and television journalism.
Awards
Seven $2,000 awards are available. Awards will be paid towards tuition.
Eligibility
Students who are permanent residents of British Columbia and who are pursuing full time journalism studies in a British Columbia post-secondary journalism program and who show a demonstrated interest in journalism.
Eligible journalism programs: British Columbia Institute of Technology, Langara College, Kwantlen University College, Thompson Rivers University, University of British Columbia.
What is a demonstrated interest in journalism?
An eligible applicant is a student who is in a senior year in one of the above journalism programs and who preferably has practical or volunteer experience in the journalism field. A student may also be eligible if he or she holds a postsecondary degree and is in one of the above programs. Generally speaking, a student who has moved from high school into a journalism program will not be eligible until he or she has more experience.
How do I apply?
Complete the application form and send it to the Jack Webster Foundation along with your resume and a 500 word essay describing:
Your views on the place of journalism in the world we live.
Why you chose journalism as a career.
Your career goals.
Please send four copies of the application form, resume and essay.
When will the recipients be announced?
In mid-October.
What are the benefits of the award?
Each recipient will receive $2,000 paid directly to his or her post-secondary institution and will be invited to the Jack Webster Awards Dinner on October 22, 2007.
Are reference letters required?
No, reference letters are not required, only the name and contact information of two people from the journalism field who can confirm your interest in the pursuit of a journalism career.
Send your completed application package by September 28, 2007 to:
Jack Webster Foundation
6209 Angus Drive
Vancouver, BC
V6M 3P2
2006 recipients at the Webster Awards Dinner
Recipients announced today for the 2006 JWF Student Journalism Awards sponsored by BC Hydro and HEU. Carolynne Burkholder and Gwen Preston from UBC, Jackie Humber from Kwantlen University College, Karl Hardt from Thompson Rivers University, Joanne Penhale from Langara College and Jean Paetkau from BCIT.
2006 JWF Student Journalism Awards recipients at the Jack Webster Award dinner.
2005 recipients at the Webster Awards Dinner
2005 recipients shown here with Jack Webster Foundation co-chairs Chris Weafer and Steve Crombie |
The 2005 BC Hydro Student Journalism Award recipients:
Dan Burritt, Shiela Calder, Charmaine De Silva and Eva Ziltener, BCIT
D.J. Lam and Kerry Windover, Kwantlen University College
Rebecca Aldous and Chris Lavigne, Langara College
Marcel Tetrault and Karina Thygesen, Thompson Rivers University
Luke Johnson and Darcy Wintonyk, UBC School of Journalism
2004 recipients at the Webster Awards Dinner
In October, 2004, the Jack Webster Foundation awarded twelve $1,000 scholarships to deserving journalism students throughout BC.
These awards, sponsored by BC Hydro, recognize BC journalism students who through competition have demonstrated their dedication to their craft and motivation to establish themselves in a very competitive and challenging field. "Supporting education through scholarships is an important part of BC Hydro's corporate donations program," said BC Hydro Chair and CEO Larry Bell. "We are proud to be able to help students further their careers by making education more accessible."
The winners are: Mark Macdonald and Danielle Bell from Thompson Rivers University, Kristian Rasmussen and Dan O'Connor of Kwantlen University, Sam Cooper and Darryl Greer from Langara College, Sarah Duvall, Dean Swaykoski, Jesse Johnston, Katherine Kitts from BCIT and Brad Badelt and Ai Lin Choo from UBC.
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