Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) Announces Winners of
2024 PMAC AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN INVESTMENT JOURNALISM
TORONTO, ON, June 4, 2024 – The 2024 PMAC Awards for Excellence in Investment Journalism have recognized top financial journalists in Canada whose insightful coverage guides investors through market complexities. The winning entries span crucial topics like navigating volatility, the evolution of stock markets, mortgage challenges facing homeowners, and significant advancements in investor protection.
“We congratulate all the winners for their depth of coverage on what matters most to Canadian investors. PMAC’s independent judging panel calls the level of exemplary written, audio and video submissions to this year’s awards among the highest in the editorial competition’s 14 years,” says PMAC President Katie Walmsley.
Milestone for Audio-Visual Journalism
In a first for the PMAC Awards, this year’s top honour (Overall Winner) goes to an audio-visual entry, reflecting the competition’s recently introduced category for podcasts and video stories. This expansion drove a record number of entries from media outlets nationwide.
The winners of the 2024 PMAC Awards for Excellence in Investment Journalism are:
AUDIO-VISUAL CATEGORY:
1st Place & Overall Winner:
Stress Test Team, Kiran Rana; Senior Producer: Kyle Fulton; Associate Producer: Emily Jackson; Hosts: Rob Carrick, Roma Luciw (Globe and Mail) for ‘Punched in the face by my investments’: How to endure stock market swings
LONG ARTICLE CATEGORY:
1st Prize:
Dominique Talbot (Les Affaires) for La Bourse de 1928 à aujourd’hui, un long fleuve (pas toujours) tranquille (FROM 1928 TO TODAY, A LONG (ALMOST ALWAYS) WINDING RIVER)
2nd Prize:
Clare O’Hara and Tim Shufelt (Globe and Mail) for Pervasive sales culture at Canadian banks designed to push customers into high-fee products
Honourable Mention:
Mark Burgess and Melissa Shin (Investment Executive) for The case of Emerge ETFs (series)
SHORT ARTICLE CATEGORY:
1st Prize:
Rachelle Younglai (Globe and Mail) for Mortgage Woes (series)
2nd Prize:
Jameson Berkow (Globe and Mail) for Advancements in Investor Protection (series)
Honourable Mention:
Tim Shufelt (Globe and Mail) Cutting through the noise (series)
The competition’s Long and Short Article first prize, as well as the Audio-Visual first prize is $4,000. Second prize is $2,000. An additional $1,000 is awarded to the first prize overall. The prizes will be presented at 2024 PMAC’s Awards presentation in Toronto on Wednesday, June 19.
About PMAC:
PMAC represents over 300+ asset management firms that manage more than $3.2 trillion in assets. Members are all fiduciaries managing investments in the best interests of their clients, which include private individuals, foundations, universities and pension plans. As one of the largest and fastest-growing investment industry associations in Canada, PMAC operates coast- to-coast in English and French-language markets. PMAC employs a collaborative information- sharing business model and advocates on behalf of its members on securities regulation and government policy matters. The association’s mission is to advocate the highest standards of unbiased portfolio management in the interest of investors served by members. Visit us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact: Margo Rapport, Rapport Communications
Email: margo@margorapport.com
Phone: 416-895-5672
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