RNAO's annual Media Awards honours journalists for outstanding work that helps Ontarians better understand nursing and health care.
Stories published or broadcast in Ontario during the 2019 calendar year were eligible. Entries were scored by an independent panel of judges consisting of nurses and journalists.
![Warren Schlote](/sites/default/files/styles/cameo/public/2020-06/Warren%402x.png?h=95e21eba&itok=aBinvWGM)
Reporter, The Manitoulin Expositor
Warren Schlote is a reporter and photographer at The Manitoulin Expositor, where he covers stories relevant to Manitoulin Islanders and northern Ontario. Although he is not a true ‘Haweater,’ having grown up in Mississauga, Warren has embraced the dynamic nature of Manitoulin. His reporting ranges from covering church casserole dinners to racing to the scene of a shooting — often within the same weekend.
![Derek Dunn](/sites/default/files/styles/cameo/public/2020-06/Derek%20D%402x.png?h=8f43594d&itok=0lLdJNPe)
Reporter, Arnprior Chronicle-Guide
Derek Dunn has reported for Metroland Media in the town of Arnprior, west of Ottawa, for a decade. His freelance work has appeared in many national newspapers and magazines. His varied career has taken him from urban newspapers to outdoor magazines, from an agriculture newsletter writer to a China Daily reporter on Parliament Hill. He has reported from five provinces and well over 20 communities. Derek is a nature enthusiast and decent playmaker in hockey.
![Bruce Deachman](/sites/default/files/styles/cameo/public/2020-06/Bruce%20D%402x.png?h=95e21eba&itok=yqxtE7VU)
Reporter, The Ottawa Citizen
Bruce Deachman has been a reporter, senior writer and columnist with The Ottawa Citizen for close to 30 years. Over that time, he has covered a wide variety of topics, including health issues, politics, arts and entertainment, sports and municipal affairs. Throughout his career, he has focused on those whose stories have built and defined our city and society – whether high-profile or highly marginalized.
![Laura Hensley](/sites/default/files/styles/cameo/public/2020-06/Laura%20H%402x.png?h=95e21eba&itok=ylhWxOQX)
National online reporter, Global News
Laura Hensley is a national online journalist at Global News with a keen interest in health and women's issues. Laura is formerly a staff writer at FLARE magazine and her work has appeared in places like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and National Post. Laura earned her master of journalism at Ryerson University.
![Laura Whelan](/sites/default/files/styles/cameo/public/2020-06/Laura%20W%402x_0.png?h=95e21eba&itok=S83sSUm2)
National Design Supervisor, Global News
Laura Whelan is a National Design Supervisor with Global News and Corus Radio. Since joining the team in 2014, her work has been instrumental in engaging audiences and elevating editorial stories. Laura earned her Bachelor of Graphic Design at York University in Toronto.
![Amanda Pfeffer](/sites/default/files/styles/cameo/public/2020-06/Amanda%20Pfeffer%402x.png?h=24d043c6&itok=hZsGTig_)
Journalist, CBC Ottawa
Amanda Pfeffer is a journalist with CBC. She covers a broad range of stories, but frequently focuses on health issues affecting the community.
![Jennifer Chevalier](/sites/default/files/styles/cameo/public/2020-06/Jennifer%402x.png?h=2a4ea441&itok=I38cWyV7)
Senior producer, CBC Ottawa
Jennifer Chevalier is the senior producer of enterprise journalism at CBC Ottawa, focusing on original stories and investigative reporting.
Investigative Journalist, CBC News: The National
Andreas Wesley has been an investigative journalist and documentarian for more than 20 years.
Senior investigative editor, CBC News: The National
Diana Swain is a senior investigative editor with CBC National News.
Freelance Reporter, CBC News: The National
Stephen Davis is a freelance reporter based in Toronto. His writing has appeared in the Toronto Star, the National Post and other outlets.
Video editor, CBC News: The National
Video Editor Claude Panet-Raymond has been at the CBC for over 30 years, in Vancouver, Beijing and Toronto.
Reporter, CBC News: The National
Nick Purdon is a reporter at CBC's The National.
Producer and videographer, CBC News: The National
Leonardo Palleja is a producer and videographer at CBC's The National.
Video producer
Brenda Witmer is a video producer at CBC's The National.
Investigative Journalist, CBC News: Investigative Unit
Andrew Culbert is a veteran investigative journalist based in Toronto who has worked for the fifth estate and CBC News.
Reporter, CBC News: Investigative Unit
Habiba Nosheen is an Emmy-award winning reporter and filmmaker, and former host and investigative correspondent with CBC News, 60 Minutes, PBS Frontline, ProPublica and NPR.
Investigative Journalist, CBC News: Investigative Unit
Lori Ward is an investigative journalist who covers both national and international stories.