S P O N S O R : ABERDEEN PUBLISHING Columnist Award

1ST
CHILLIWACK PROGRESS
Greg Knill
Greg Knill's clear and concise columns

2ND
PIQUE NEWSMAGAZINE
cause readers to stop and think. While he
uses a cringe-worthy allegory, it is not done
gratuitously but as a stark wake-up call about
the dangers of complacency. Knill is adept
Joel Barde at taking an issue apart and highlighting the
Joel Barde delves into the underlying issues involved.
background of issues and
questions assumptions.
Whether tackling local
or federal governments,
he deftly lays bare the
problems involved and offers
suggestions that would,
hopefully, lead to resolutions.

3RD
CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
Mike Chouinard
Mike Chouinard's understanding of a sensitive, seldom-discussed issue
allows him to treat the matter with a gentle touch. While he uses a
personal experience, he does not allow it to take over. In a completely
different vein, he demonstrates his ability to pull apart assumptions and
question the rationales behind them.

2019 MA MURRAY COMMUNIT Y NEWS MEDIA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD • APRIL 27, 2019 • 21