The North Shore News was recently recognized for overall excellence.
The paper joined the Vancouver Courier and the Peace Arch News as a nominee in the category of overall excellence at the 2017 Ma Murray community newspaper awards, which include papers in B.C. and the Yukon.
Sports reporter Andy Prest also earned a nomination for best sports writing for his profile of friends Ges Bushe and Luke Harris, Nice Guys Sometimes Finish First. The teenaged athletes maintained an inspiring friendship amid health problems and cross-country runs.
Photographer Paul McGrath picked up a nomination for best sports photo for his snapshot of North Shore Twins pitcher James Bradwell hurling a fastball.
Reporter Erin McPhee and photographer Mike Wakefield were each nominated for the environmental initiative award for the feature Gerry’s Garden. The article delves into Gerry MacPherson’s decade-long effort to transform an overgrown space next to Brooksbank elementary into a beautiful garden.
Jeremy Shepherd also nabbed a nomination for best editorial for Chainsaw Massacre, his opinion piece on the fallout from West Vancouver’s tree protection bylaw.
The paper also picked up a special publication nomination for luxury lifestyle magazine North Shore Living.
The awards will be handed out April 29 in Richmond.
