QUISPAMSIS, N.B. — The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) announced today the winners of the Tuned-In Canada 2021 awards which celebrate the contributions CCSA-member independent communications companies make to their communities and customers.
Awards were given in three public-voting categories (where votes were cast online) and two juried categories (which were determined by a panel of four judges, including Cartt.ca editor and publisher Greg O’Brien).
The Tuned-In Canada winners for 2021 are:
Public-Voting Categories
Best people: on-camera community channel personality
- Novus Entertainment (BC) — Jordan Wade
- Cooptel (QC) — Pierre Tétrault
Best story: giving back
- CRRS (NL) — 40 years of making a difference
Best photo: connecting Canadians
- Vianet (ON) — Rural broadband sheep (above)
Juried Categories
Best story: game changer
- New North Networks (NT) — DOCSIS 3.1 Remote PHY technology
- Riondel Cable Society (BC) — Broadband upgrade
Best content: community channel programming
- Westman Communications Group (MB) — My story
- Cooptel (QC) — Crochet de gauche, Crochet de droite
The winners in each category were determined in two ways: by the most votes/highest score received; and by the most votes/highest score received per capita subscribers. Since CCSA members are of various sizes, this system is designed to level the playing field for all.
Winners in each category will receive $1,000 to donate to a local charity of their choice. Winners who won by both calculation methods will receive $2,000 to donate.
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