CBC RADIO WINS BIG AT "WORLD'S BEST RADIO PROGRAMS" AWARDS IN NEW YORK

Programs Win 17 Medals; CBC Named "Broadcaster of the Year" at 2010 New York Festivals International Radio Awards(R)

TORONTO, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ - The CBC was named "Broadcaster of the Year" and a sizeable number of CBC Radio programs took home medals and other honours at the 2010 New York Festivals International Radio Awards(R) last night in New York City.

"This is truly fantastic. My heartiest congratulations to everyone involved in creating such outstanding radio," remarked Denise Donlon, general manager of CBC Radio.

"The breadth of programming held up for distinction by these awards is truly remarkable and a wonderful testament to the depth of programming choices that CBC provides to our audiences. We are deeply honoured," Donlon said.

A total of 17 CBC Radio programs were awarded medals at the 2010 New York Festivals International Radio Awards(R), including the coveted Grand Award gold medal, which went to THE CURRENT for its documentary, "Twice Lost" on a brother and sister's fractuous relationship. Another six CBC programs received finalist honours.

"With the recent pick up of Q with Jian Ghomeshi on American public radio network PRI and the ongoing success of other CBC Radio programs such as WireTap south of the border, these award wins just further send the message that CBC produces some of the finest programming in the world," said Kirstine Stewart, interim executive vice-president of CBC. "Our heartfelt thanks to the New York Festivals for the recognition."

"CBC's stellar entries impressed our international Grand Jury across the board," said Rose Anderson, executive director of the New York Festivals. "The breadth and depth of their superior programming is the benchmark for the Broadcaster of the Year Award. Kudos to CBC for being awarded the prestigious title of New York Festivals Broadcaster of the Year for the past four years out of five!"

The complete list of CBC medal winners is as follows:

    MEDAL              PROGRAM                          CATEGORY
    -----              -------                          --------

    (Grand Award)      The Current - "Twice Lost"       Health/Medical

    Gold               The Current - "Twice Lost"       Health/Medical

    Gold               Dispatches - "Shoveling the      Nat/Intl Affairs
                       Rain Away"

    Gold               Ideas - "Message In a Bottle"    History

    Gold               Q - "Leonard Cohen in Three      Talk Program
                       Acts"                            Interview

    Gold               Sunday Edition - "Risky          Investigative
                       Business"

    Silver             A & E - "Afghanada" (3 episodes) Drama

    Silver             CBC Edmonton - "No Money         Narration
                       Christmas"

    Silver             CBC National Radio News -        Ongoing News Story
                       "Braidwood Enquiry"

    Silver             CBC Ottawa - "Debts of           Human Relations
                       Gratitude"

    Silver             Music - "In Tune"                Music Program

    Bronze             CBC Radio News - "Polar Prom"    Educational

    Bronze             Ideas - "The Evolution of        History
                       Charles Darwin"

    Bronze             Ideas - "Shadow on Sparks        History
                       Street"

    Bronze             The Sunday Edition - "20 Pieces  Personality
                       of Music That Changed the World"

    Bronze             The World This Hour              Best Sound

Finalist Certificates:

    PROGRAM            TITLE                            CATEGORY
    -------            -----                            --------

    CBC Radio Promos   "Brain in Love"                  Programs/Series
                                                        Promotions

    The Current        "Haiti Special"                  Talk Special - Host
                                                        Driven

    Go!                "Let Borel Order the Wine"       Entertainment
                                                        Magazine

    Outfront           "Kol Nidre in Kabul"             Religious

    ReVision Quest     "Jesus vs. Nanabush"             Religious

    The Sunday Edition "News 2.0"                       Business/Consumer
                                                        Issues

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