The Globe and Mail has emerged as a frontrunner in the race for the 2025 National Newspaper Awards (NNAs), securing an impressive 19 nominations across various categories. This accolade highlights the publication’s commitment to high-quality journalism and its ability to tackle pressing issues both locally and internationally.
Notable Nominations
Among the distinguished nominees are senior international correspondent Mark MacKinnon, who has garnered recognition for his insightful reporting from the rapidly changing landscape of Syria. He is in the running for the prestigious Norman Webster Award for International Reporting. Additionally, MacKinnon is nominated alongside Calgary reporters Carrie Tait and Alanna Smith for the George Brown Award for Investigations, thanks to their impactful coverage concerning procurement controversies within Alberta’s health authority.
Carrie Tait’s work also earned her a nod for the John Wesley Dafoe Award for Politics, while Alanna Smith’s reporting on the resurgence of measles in Canada has led to another nomination for the Geoffrey Stevens Awards for Sustained News Coverage, which she shares with international correspondent Nathan VanderKlippe and other prominent reporters.
Diverse Categories Recognised
The NNA nominations reflect a wide array of topics and journalistic styles. Emily Donaldson is recognised in the Arts and Entertainment category for her profile of British nature writer Robert Macfarlane, offering a glimpse into the landscapes he so passionately documents. In the Business category, Jameson Berkow’s reporting on the burgeoning Indigenous-led business sector showcases its vital contribution to Canada’s economic landscape.
Further nominations include Kathryn Blaze Baum and Alexandra Posadzki for their coverage of the digital black market issues stemming from Meta’s inadequate handling of hacked accounts, which has significantly impacted businesses. In the realm of digital storytelling, Jeremy Agius has received recognition for his multifaceted work mapping various societal issues, including the measles outbreak and housing policies.
Acknowledging Visual Storytelling
The visual arts are also celebrated, with Meagan Hancock nominated for her poignant photograph from King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Meanwhile, Greg Locke’s striking image of an air tanker battling wildfires in Newfoundland is nominated in the News Photo category. Goran Tomasevic adds to the Globe’s accolades with his photo series documenting the harrowing realities of a Russian-run field hospital in Donbas, where soldiers receive medical care perilously close to the front lines.
Additionally, the Globe and Mail’s investigative series “Poisoned,” which delves into the opioid crisis affecting communities nationwide, has earned a nomination for the John Honderich Award for Project of the Year.
The Awards Ceremony
The winners of the National Newspaper Awards, which are among the most prestigious in Canadian journalism, will be announced on April 24 in Toronto. The ceremony will also see the crowning of the Journalist of the Year, celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals in the field.
Why it Matters
The recognition garnered by The Globe and Mail at the NNAs underscores the critical role of journalism in holding power to account and shedding light on complex issues affecting society. As newsrooms face increasing challenges, this celebration of excellence not only honours individual achievements but reinforces the importance of robust, investigative reporting in fostering an informed public.
