Several Sheridan Broadcast Journalism students are among the winners of the prestigious Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTDNA) Awards, which will be presented in Toronto on June 14, 2013.
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Justin Grant, Nathan Peters and James Garcia will be awarded the COLD-FX Scholarship, which is presented for a medical news story or feature designed for television or radio that demonstrates an ability to grasp medical issues and presents complicated information in a clear and compelling way.
The team won for their feature story, “The Hidden Cost of Red Bull”, which examines the energy drink epidemic and the potential dangers of over-consumption.
Katie Breen, a native of Newfoundland, is the winner of the Broadcasters of Atlantic Canada Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a student from Atlantic Canada who plans to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Katie submitted two videos as part of her submission for the award, including a feature story on the Royal Winter Fair.
The awards include a plaque, $2,000 cash prize, and invitation to the annual RTDNA conference.
