The race is on for Canada’s Northern Lights Awards presented by the Canadian Tourism Commission and hosted by Travel Alberta. Through compelling headlines, stunning imagery and riveting descriptions, thousands of writers, photographers, producers and social media tell Canada’s story around the world. This is our chance to recognize your work appearing in 2013 as being one of the most influential and important motivators for all travelers.
Travel and lifestyle media can vie for top journalism awards (see categories below). All entries will be judged by the Missouri School of Journalism.
CATEGORIES FOR CANADA’S NORTHERN LIGHTS AWARDS for 2013 Entries
PRINT – Leisure, Lifestyle, Adventure: 1st and 2nd prize
- A single 2013 article on Canada that enhances the reader’s enjoyment of leisure time, lifestyle or outdoor adventure interests.
PRINT – The Culinary Experience: 1st and 2nd prize
- A single 2013 article primarily about Canadian food and beverage that may also include travel aimed at enhancing the reader’s enjoyment and interest in the culinary experience.
ONLINE WRITING – Leisure, Lifestyle, Adventure: 1st Prize
- A single 2013 report (or a series of blogs on one subject) on Canada that enhances the reader’s enjoyment of leisure time, lifestyle or outdoor adventure interests.
ONLINE WRITING – The Culinary Experience: 1st Prize
- A single 2013 article primarily about Canadian food and beverage that may also include travel aimed at enhancing the reader’s enjoyment and interest in the culinary experience.
PHOTOGRAPHY – on any Canadian subject: 1st and 2nd Prizes
- A single or multiple page layout about Canada appearing in 2013 in either a print or internet medium.
MOBILE APPS – on any Canadian subject: 1st Prize
- An app produced in 2013 on a Canadian destination or activity.
ONLINE VIDEO – on any Canadian subject: 1st and 2nd Prize
- Video appearing in 2013 on any Canadian subject
BROADCAST TV – on any Canadian subject: 1st and 2nd Prize
- Broadcast aired in 2013 on any Canadian subject
Please take a moment to read: detailed instructions for electronic entry to find out how to be approved as an Open Call Contestant and access the electronic site. You must complete these steps even if you have previously entered.
Deadline for entry is February 7, 2014.
Link for a further explanations of each category: About Canada’s Northern Lights Awards
Link to electronic entry: Electronic Canada’s Northern Lights Award
Link to Rules & Eligibility: NLA Rules & Eligibility
Link to mail-in entry: http://www.canadamediamarket.org/clientimages/NLAregistrationform.pdf
For more information contact CTC at: northernlights@canadamediamarket.org